This isn’t just a race, this is a race, a party, a concert all in one!
After a great race in 2022 at Haw River State Park, we will again be running on those amazing trails in 2023!! Follow the sound of the music and hundreds of LED candles on the trail to find your way to the finish line where you will be treated to live bluegrass, moonshine cocktails, finishers mason jar glasses, and some of the best 5K prizes out there!
When and Where
Saturday July 8th, 2023
Haw River State Park, Iron Ore Entrance
6068 N Church St
Greensboro, NC 27455
The Course
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Schedule of Events
Race Day: Saturday July 8th, 2022
- 6:15 pm – 8:30 pm – Packet Pickup
- 8:35 PM – Prerace Meeting at Finish Line
- 8:45 PM – Wave #1 Starts (consecutive waves start 5 minutes apart)
- 10:00 PM (est.) – Awards
- 11:00 PM – Course Closes
Entry Fees
| Event | Through February 28th | Through April 30th | Through June 10th | Through Race Day |
| 5K | $40 | $45 | $48 | $53 |
| Spectator | $20 |
What You Get With Your Registration
5k Registration –
- Custom Bootlegger 5K shirt (Register at least 2 weeks before race day to guarantee a shirt.)
- 2 tickets for post-race moonshine cocktails
- Post-race food
- Pre and post-race bluegrass and old timey music
- Commemorative moonshine mason jar to enjoy your cocktail in! (2020 shown)
Spectator Registration –
- 2 Tickets for post-race Moonshine Cocktails
- Commemorative moonshine mason jar
Timing / Awards
The Moonlight Bootlegger 5K will be chip timed.
Awards to the top 3 overall males and top 3 overall females. Awards to the top 3 males and females in the following age groups in each race: 20 and under, 21-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Rules & Guidelines
ATHLETES MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH EITHER A FLASHLIGHT OR HEADLAMP TO PARTICIPATE!! In the event the race should be canceled for reasons beyond the control of the Race Director or Race Committee (inclement weather or unsafe weather conditions; local, state or national emergency), refunds will not be made, but race packets, including race shirts, will be available at a location to be determined. Information will be available on the race website.