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Sunday, October 11th, 2026
97 N Outer Rd, Eureka MO
5K
53–72°F · some rain risk
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2025
59–76°F
dry
2024
53–83°F
dry
2023
49–78°F
dry
2022
59–76°F
rain
2021
62–76°F
rain
2020
60–82°F
dry
2019
41–68°F
rain
2018
46–58°F
dry
2017
51–64°F
dry
2016
57–79°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Oct 11
Cloudy · 59–85°F
Sunday, Oct 11starts near 59°F · 5% chance of rain · wind up to 15 mph
About this race
Event Overview
The 15th Annual Harvest Moon Run takes place in Historic Route 66 State Park on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
Event Timing
- Start Time: 7:00 pm - Runners and walkers alike will enjoy the paved flat course through Route 66 State Park for this glowing night event.
- Path Lighting: Pathlighters will be aglow at every turn lighting your steps as you zip by on your way to the moonlit finish line.
- Fun Run: 6:25 pm - FREE Kids Fun Run for ages 10 & under.
- Culver's Appearance: 6:15 pm - Culver's Scoopie arrives to energize the Moonie crowd!
Participant Perks
- T-Shirt: 5k participants receive a long-sleeve t-shirt and an Energizer headlight to light their path!
- Medals: A custom Harvest Moon Run medal is given to the Overall male and female winners and 1st Place medalists in nine age brackets.
Charitable Cause
Proceeds from our 5K night event benefit our Hunger Mission for:
- Agape House-Pacific
- Eureka Food Pantry
- Feed My People-High Ridge
- Peace Pantry-Cedar Hill
- Eureka-Pacific Elks Lodge Backpack Food Program
Please bring canned & boxed food donations the night of the event to Fill the Ford with Food! The Harvest Moon Run is a 100% volunteer 501(c)3 charitable organization.
Location and Registration
Join us at 97 N Outer Rd, Eureka, MO. For more information and to register, visit Harvest Moon Run Registration.
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