Moonlight Chase

Saturday, July 12, 2025 in Eldridge, IA at North Second Street - Downtown


  • 1/4 Mile Youth Fun Run at 7:30 PM
    (ages 6 and under)

    » $15.00 Registration (through 7/10 at 2:15 PM US/Central)
    1/4 Mile Registration

  • 1-Mile Youth Run/Walk at 8:00 PM
    (ages 7-12)

    » $20.00 Registration (through 7/10 at 2:15 PM US/Central)
    1-Mile Registration

  • 4-Mile Certified Run at 9:00 PM

    » $40.00 Registration (through 7/10 at 11:59 PM US/Central)
    4-Mile Registration



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Schedule of Events

<p class="information">Saturday, July 12th, 2025 7:30 PM: 1/4 Mile Fun Run/Walk - (ages 6 and under) 8:00 PM: 1-Mile Youth Run/Walk - (ages 7-12) 9:00 PM: 4-Mile Certified Run</p>

 Packet Pick Up Information

<p class="information">Race Packets may be picked up: Friday July 11th, from 3:00 - 6:00 PM Saturday July 12th, (Race day) from 5:00 - 8:30 PM Location: Thrive Financial Building - basement 220 W. Davenport Street Eldridge, IA 52748 <b>Please understand</b> that no packets may be picked up after 8:30 PM on Saturday. <b>All registrations received prior to June 27th</b> will be guaranteed a race shirt. All <b>participants</b> get entrance to the event post party.</p>

 Course Information

<p class="information"><ul><li>The race starts on North 2nd Street, Downtown Eldridge </li><li>Certified Course - fast and flat </li><li>Luminaries line the entire 4-mile course </li><li>Split times given every mile, water is available on the course </li><li>The Moonlight Chase will be professionally timed </li></ul></p>

 The Finish

<p class="information"><ul><li>The race finishes on North 2nd Street in Downtown Eldridge </li><li>Free refreshments are available at the finish line </li><li>Medical facility is available at the finishing area </li><li>Complete Race Coverage in The North Scott Press</ul> </li><b>Race Results:</b> All race results will be posted at <a href="http://www.moonlightchase.com">www.moonlightchase.com</a></p>

 Post Race Party

<p class="information">Please join us at the Post Race Party for Music, Food and Fun - located at the finishing area.</p>

 Parking

<p class="information">Parking is available at: the North Scott High School, Sheridan Meadows Park, and available side streets in Eldridge. Check our <a href="http://moonlightchase.com/">website</a> for a detailed map.</p>

 Special Safety Notice and Prohibitions

<p class="information">Because the Moonlight Chase is a night race, special safety precautions must be observed. Wheelchair participants ARE allowed to compete. <b>Prohibitions:</b> Baby strollers, roller blades, bicycles are NOT allowed. Pets are not permitted on the race course.</p>

 Awards

<p class="information"><b>1/4 Mile Fun Run/Walk</b> (ages 6 and under): Medallions to all participants. <b>1-Mile Youth Run/Walk</b> (ages 7-14): Trophy for overall male and female winner in addition to age group medals. <b>4-Mile Certified Run</b>: Trophy for overall male and female winner. <b>Overall winners</b> are not eligible for age-group awards. <b>Age Group Medals</b> are awarded for 1st-4th place in each age category <b>Athenas:</b> Separate awards given to Athena division for women weighing 160+ pounds. <b>Clydesdales:</b> Separate awards given to Clydesdale division for men weighing 200+ pounds.</p>

 Questions?

<p class="information">For event-related questions, please click on the <b>Contact the Organizers</b> button on the left-hand side of this page.</p>
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