Moonlight Meltdown 5k, Sunset Safari 10k Hybrid Trail Run, Lakeview 1/2 Marathon

Event Overview

Welcome to the 14th Annual Moonlight Meltdown Run/Walk, brought to you by The Snow Runners LTD & Belgium Fire and Rescue Dept.

Come run or walk with us Saturday, April 24th 2027 and choose your favorite distance from our 3 awesome races: Moonlight Meltdown 5k, Sunset Safari 10k, and the Lakeview Half Marathon 13.1!

This year's chip-timed events will start and finish at Kyote's Bar and Grill in Belgium. Each runner will receive a Custom Race T-shirt, complimentary food & drink and a chance to win a cash raffle following the race at Kyotes Post-Race Party.

Please join us for the 14th Annual Moonlight Meltdown Run/Walk. All proceeds go towards Belgium Fire and Rescue Dept., Snow Runners LTD, and TBD.

Race Options

This year Moonlight Meltdown Run/Walk features three incredible course options:

Lakeview Half Marathon (13.1 miles) - STARTS AT 4:40 PM

• Scenic Views: An awesome mix of rural views, lake views, and the stunning landscape of Lake Michigan, plenty of fields, farms, and animals, even a buffalo farm and a loop through the old mining town of Stonehaven in Harrington Beach State Park along with the beautiful views of Quarry Lake, wildlife surrounds you everywhere in the park!
• Water Stations: Lakeview Half Marathon has 6 water stations throughout the course, they are at 2.43, 5.44, 6.82, 8.87 this location also has the best bathroom stop on the course, 11.08, 12.54, and of course the finish line 13.1 miles.

Sunset Safari 10K (6.2 miles) - STARTS AT 6:50 PM

• Mixed Course: A 5.0 mile road course with a 1.2 mile trail run right in the middle of the course, through the majestic Harrington Beach State Park right down the Snow Runners LTD Snowmobile Trail. It is a mowed grass path with a few rolling hills and lots of beautiful scenery! There are also some elevation changes throughout the course to make this course not only awesome, but just a little bit challenging!
• Trail Conditions: Sunset Safari Trail Run may have a few wet spots on the path, so please be prepared.
• Water Stations: Sunset Safari has 3 water stations throughout the course, they are at 2.22, 4.15, 5.60 and of course the finish line 6.2 miles.

Moonlight Meltdown 5K (3.1 miles) - STARTS AT 8:00 PM

• Flat Course: A very fast, flat road race that takes you through the streets of Belgium, highlighting a pass by our Fire Department and our FULL MOON Sponsor Plus Group Wealth Advisors and finishes back at KYOTES with a post race party. This is a very flat course that is extremely well lit by not only the Moonlight, but also with LED lights on snowmobile trail markers and cones!
• Water Stations: Moonlight Meltdown has 3 water stations throughout the course, they are at .91, 1.82, 2.55, and of course the finish line 3.1 miles.

Registration Information

For more details and to register, visit our official race page at Moonlight Meltdown Official Page.