10th Annual Red Moon Trail Run presented by Bayne's Apple Valley

Event Overview

Dig Deep Race Events along with Bayne’s Apple Valley and Jolt Credit Union - and in collaboration with our friends at Runners Athletic Company, Runnin' Gear and Complete Runner - are inviting you to the 10th annual Red Moon Trail Run!

The Race

• Location: Midland City Forest in Midland, MI – same site as the popular Snow Moon Trail Run.
• Course: A 5k, 10k, or 25k race along wide trails marked by small LED lights.
• Split Times: Runners completing multiple laps will have split times as they pass through the 5k finish arch.
• Daytime Option: A daytime 5K option is available for those who’d like to see the course in the daylight.

Beneficiary

This year, a portion of the proceeds from this race will be donated to the Great Lakes Bay Veterans Coalition in their mission to help service members, veterans and their families in the Great Lakes Bay region.

Date and Times

• Date: August 29, 2026
• Packet Pickup: 5PM - 9:00PM on race day.
• Race Start Times:
• DAYTIME 5K - 6PM
• NIGHT TIME 25K - 8:15PM (NEW START TIME!)
• NIGHT TIME 10K - 8:45PM
• NIGHT TIME 5K - 9:15PM

Location

Midland City Forest, Address: 2840 E Monroe Rd, Midland, MI 48640

Distances

• 5K Run/Walk/Ruck
• 10K Run/Ruck
• 25K Run

Race Registration Prices

5K Run/Walk/Ruck - Day or Night (1 Lap) without shirt - $40
5K Run/Walk/Ruck - Day or Night (1 Lap) with shirt - $45
10K Run/Ruck (3 Laps) without shirt - $40
10K Run/Ruck (3 Laps) with shirt - $45
25K Run (5 Laps) without shirt - $45
25K Run (5 Laps) with shirt - $50

Packet Pickup and Late Registration

• Saturday, August 29 from 5:00PM - 9:00PM in the field below the sled hill located at Midland City Forest’s Monroe Parking Lot.

Course Description

The Red Moon Run will take place in Midland’s City Forest on flat, wide-track trails and mountain bike trails. The night course will be marked with small LED lights to assist with trail navigation. The race is composed of a 5k trail course with runners able to choose from 1, 2, or 5 lap options. The start/finish will be in a field below the sledding hill rather than in the parking lot.

Amenities

• Finisher Medal: All participants will receive a 4” finisher medal, FREE online race photos, custom race bib, and professional chip timing.
• Age Restriction: Cold adult beverages will be provided for participants who are 21 years of age or older.
• Shirts: Shirts will be ordered from ATS Printing on August 24th, inventories will be added to registration.
• Merchandise Policy: All merchandise not picked up before close of packet pickup will be forfeit and non-refundable.

T-shirt Sizes

• Unisex Small
• Unisex Medium
• Unisex Large
• Unisex Extra Large
• Unisex 2XL
• Ladies Cut Small*
• Ladies Cut Medium*
• Ladies Cut Large*
• Ladies Cut Extra Large*

Awards

• Day Time Top 3 Overall Fastest 5k (1 Lap) Male & Female
• Night Time Top 3 Overall Fastest 5k (1 Lap) Male & Female
• Night Time Top 3 Overall Fastest 10k (2 Lap) Male & Female
• Top 3 Overall Fastest 25k (5 Lap) Male & Female

More Information

For more details, please visit the official race page.