Moonlight Madness
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (August 29, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
Moonlight Madness is a 2-mile (3.2 km) night run/walk in Shasta Lake, held across Shasta Dam on August 28, 2027, with an 8:15 p.m. start.
Expect glow sticks, music and awards in a family-friendly atmosphere. Overall winners receive awards, and custom medals go to the top three in each five-year age group.
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Races nearby
Other upcoming races around Shasta Lake.
Nail the Rail Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Apr 24, 2027 · Shasta Lake, CA · 0 mi away
13.1 mi · 6.2 mi · 3.1 mi
Redding Marathon
Jan 17, 2027 · Redding, CA · 6 mi away
26.2 mi · 3.1 mi
Redding Health Expo Run/Walk
Jun 12, 2027 · Redding, CA · 7 mi away
3.1 mi
Signarama Firecracker 5K
Jul 4, 2027 · Redding, CA · 7 mi away
3.1 mi
Redding Breakfast Lions Turtle Bay Run
Oct 3, 2027 · Redding, CA · 7 mi away
13.1 mi · 6.2 mi · 2 mi
Weekend at Burney
Oct 23, 2026 · Burney, CA · 40 mi away
4.6 mi · 13.8 mi · 12 h · 24 h