36th Annual City of Douglasville Moonlight Run
About the race
Name: Moonlight Run
Distance: 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2015
Location: Douglasville
Offering a variety of distances, from a tot trot for the little guys, to 1 mile for school age children, and a 5K through the streets of downtown Douglasville, this race has something for everyone...and it's in the dark! This is one of the largest after-dark runs in the Southeast, with approximately 2,000 participants. The race features a chip-timed USATF certified 5K course and is part of the Run and See Georgia Grand Prix Series. Your finish time for the 5K event can be used as a qualifying time for seeding in the Peachtree Road Race.
For your safety and the safety of others, strollers, roller blades, skateboards, animals and headphones are not allowed on the course. Participants with these devices or pets will be disqualified and removed from the course.
This race is part of the USATF Georgia Distance Grand Prix Series. Click here for more.
Contact
Douglas County Rogue Runners - or email
Start Times
-- Tot Trot (5 and under): 7:00 pm
-- One Mile Youth (12 and under) : 7:30 pm
-- 5K: 8:00 pm
5K Course
The races will start adjacent to the City Hall and will end at the Old Court House at City Hall St. Packet pick up, entertainment and awards pick-up will be at the Douglasville Conference Center which is located at 6071 Church Street, Douglasville, GA. For the safety of all runners, no dogs, baby joggers, strollers, etc. will be allowed on the race course.
Entry Fee
- 5K: $27.00 (After Oct. 6, $30.00)
- Open 1 Mile: $15.00 (After Oct. 6, $17.00)
- Tot Trot (5 and Under): $10.00 (After Oct. 6, $12.00)
Please note: Race Day registrants not guaranteed a t-shirt.
Printable flyer: click here
Register at www.active.com.
Packet Pick Up And Race Day Registration: Race packets may be picked up the day of the race.
Packet pick-up and race day registration will be located at the Douglasville Conference Center beginning at 3:00 PM and closing at 7:00 PM.
Race day registration is only available from 3pm to 7pm at the Douglasville Conference Center. A limited quantity of t-shirts will be available to race day registrants on a first come-first served basis.
Health Fair
A health fair will be held at the Douglasville Conference Center in conjunction with the race. The fair will feature booths with local health related organizations and will run from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Saturday, October 25.
Awards/Extras
Awards will be given for the 5K run and they include:
- Top 3 Overall male/female
- Top 3 Masters male/female
- Top 3 males and females in fifteen age groups from 10 and under through 75+
5K Awards ceremony begins at 9:00 pm in the Conference Center. Awards will not be mailed.
Prize Money:
This year’s race will feature several random prize drawings for participants who register by October 22.
Location/Directions
Douglasville Conference Center
6700 Church St
Douglasville, GA 30134
From Atlanta: Take I-20 West to exit 37. Turn right and continue to Church St. Turn left on Church St. to the Douglasville Conference Center.
From Alabama: Take I-20 East to exit 37. Turn left and continue to Church St. Turn left on Church St. to the Douglasville Conference Center.
Proceeds Benefit
Douglas Boys and Girls Club, Arbor Station Elementary Track Program.
