2023 Red Moon Trail Run - Presented by Blake's Hard Cider

Dig Deep Race Events and Presenting Sponsor Blake's Hard Cider Co. along with Bayne's Apple Valley, Jolt Credit Union and Runners Athletic Company are inviting everyone back to the 7th annual Red Moon Trail Run!  The Red moon – or Sturgeon moon is a traditional name for the full moon that occurs in August and was named by Native American fishing tribes who knew that sturgeon in the Great Lakes were most easily caught under it. 

The Race: Come out to Midland City Forest in Midland, MI – same site as the popular Snow Moon Trail Run - as runners embark on a 5k, 10k or 25k race along wide trails (not single track) marked by small LED lights as guides. Runners completing multiple laps will have split times as they pass through the 5k finish arch for each lap until they complete either their 10k or 25k events. A daytime 5K option is also available for those who'd like to see the course during daylight.

All participants will receive a professionally timed, USATF-sanctioned event with Red Moon Finisher Medals, a Red Moon/Blake's Hard Cider Co. Pint Glass and (for those of legal age) a couple of Blake's Cider Beverages. Online participant photos as runners pass through the finish arch will also be made available online and will be free of charge to participants for download and sharing.

Event Start Times:  


Packet pickup will begin at 5:00 PM on race day and will close down at 8:15 PM.
  • DAYTIME 5K - 6:00 PM
  • NIGHT TIME 10K and 25K - 8:30 PM
  • NIGHT TIME 5K - 9:00 PM

*Please note that all merchandise (i.e., shirts, hoodies, etc.) not picked up before the close of packet pickup will be forfeited by the registrant and will not be refunded. If unable to attend the event, it is the responsibility of the registrant to have someone pick up their items or to arrange alternate pickup prior to the event.

This is a USA Track & Field Sanctioned event. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Eagles of Midland 2110 and their community efforts.