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)

    » $15.00 Early Registration (through 7/6 at 11:59 PM US/Central)
    » $20.00 Registration (7/6 at 11:59 PM US/Central through 7/10 at 2:15 PM US/Central)
    1-Mile Registration

  • 4-Mile Certified Run at 9:00 PM

    » $35.00 Registration (through 7/6 at 11:59 PM US/Central)
    » $40.00 Registration (7/6 at 11:59 PM US/Central through 7/10 at 11:59 PM US/Central)
    4-Mile Registration



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Schedule of Events

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

 Packet Pick Up 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

Please understand that no packets may be picked up after 8:30 PM on Saturday.

All registrations received prior to June 27th will be guaranteed a race shirt.

All participants get entrance to the event post party.

 Course Information

  • The race starts on North 2nd Street, Downtown Eldridge
  • Certified Course - fast and flat
  • Luminaries line the entire 4-mile course
  • Split times given every mile, water is available on the course
  • The Moonlight Chase will be professionally timed

 The Finish

  • The race finishes on North 2nd Street in Downtown Eldridge
  • Free refreshments are available at the finish line
  • Medical facility is available at the finishing area
  • Complete Race Coverage in The North Scott Press

Race Results:
All race results will be posted at www.moonlightchase.com

 Post Race Party

Please join us at the Post Race Party for Music, Food and Fun - located at the finishing area.

 Parking

Parking is available at: the North Scott High School, Sheridan Meadows Park, and available side streets in Eldridge. Check our website for a detailed map.

 Special Safety Notice and Prohibitions

Because the Moonlight Chase is a night race, special safety precautions must be observed.
Wheelchair participants ARE allowed to compete.

Prohibitions:
Baby strollers, roller blades, bicycles are NOT allowed.
Pets are not permitted on the race course.

 Awards

1/4 Mile Fun Run/Walk (ages 6 and under): Medallions to all participants.

1-Mile Youth Run/Walk (ages 7-14): Trophy for overall male and female winner in addition to age group medals.

4-Mile Certified Run: Trophy for overall male and female winner.

Overall winners are not eligible for age-group awards.

Age Group Medals are awarded for 1st-4th place in each age category

Athenas: Separate awards given to Athena division for women weighing 160+ pounds.

Clydesdales: Separate awards given to Clydesdale division for men weighing 200+ pounds.

 Questions?

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

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