This is the 9th year for the Lewis Park & Trails (LPT) Full Moon Trail Run. In each of the past years, the event has taken place on the evening of a Fall full moon just after sunset (or Friday closest to the full moon). This year's Full Moon will be on October 20th. The event will be October 22.

This event is to promote LPT while offering the community a unique and fun event with a night trail run and walk in this hidden gem on Springfield's west central side. Any proceeds are used for trail and park upkeep and maintenance. This is the park's only fundraiser. LPT is not part of the Springfield Park District, but run by a non-profit organization.

All participants MUST bring their headlamps and/or flashlights and travel through the trails under the light of the moon. Tiki torches dot the course.

Event is limited to the first 150 registrants. Registration will be available until noon on the day of the event. On-site registration will be available if the number of registrants has not met the 150 limit.

The event is FREE but a donation is suggested for the event.

Donations to Lewis Park & Trails can be made on-line while registering or mailed to:

Lewis Park & Trails
PO Box 9541
Springfield, IL 62791-9541

Donations can also be made on the night of the event during participant check-in.

Lewis Memorial Acres Association oversees LPT and is a non-profit organization as defined by the IRS and donations are tax-deductible.

Lewis Park & Trails (LPT), formerly Lewis Memorial Acres, was a generous gift donated by Irene Lewis in 1984. In her will, she wished to provide the land to create a Christian park for the community. The forty acres represent a beautiful prairie and wooded setting for recreation, relaxation, and reflection. The park is governed by a non-profit board that meets regularly to oversee the growth and development of the park. If you are interested in assisting with LPT please contact any of the event volunteers.

This year's running route is 2.95 miles and takes advantage of many of the trails in the park. Approximately 0.75 miles will be on prairie trails while the remaining miles will be all on single-track trails in the wooded area of the park. It will be marked with orange ribbon and orange paint. The trail flows very nicely and is slightly technical with roots and ruts being the primary obstacles. There are bridges and a few logs to maneuver, as well.

The walk route is 1.03 miles with 0.75 miles of prairie trails and the remaining on single-track trails just inside the wooded area.

Your safety is our utmost concern. A GOOD head-lamp and/or flashlight is required.

Click here for the run route map
Click here for the walk route map

• This is a Fun Run. It will NOT be timed. There are NO t-shirts or awards.
  
• All participants MUST check-in before the start of the event.
  
• For your SAFTEY, all runners/walkers MUST carry at least one GOOD flashlight and/or headlamp.
  
• Paint, ribbon and/or signage will be used to mark the route and turns.
  
• Reflective and lighted gear is recommended (for fun, aesthetics and safety.)
  
• There will be course marshals at trail intersections to guide participants.
  
• A small bottle of water will provided at check-in; and there is a water fountain on-site. No water will be available on the course.
  
• There will be one port-a-potty on-site.
  
• A bond fire may be going, weather-permitting, for use by participants, spectators, and volunteers.
  
• Expect to run approx. 1-2 minutes slower per mile than your road pace.
  
• LPT Board or event planning committee reserves the right to cancel the event due to safety considerations.
  
[*]Event updates may be available at www.facebook.com/LewisParkandTrails

• If you want to pass a participant, please clearly announce - 'PASSING.'
  
• Slower participants yield/move over for faster runners.
  
• Please do not litter the trails and park.
  
• Be careful.
  
• Have fun!
  

For event-related questions, please click on the Contact the Organizers button on the left-hand side of this page.