Bootlegger #11! When we first started doing this event, we thought it was cool, but we were not sure anyone else was going to show up! Since then thousands of people have enjoyed the amazing tealight lit night trails, awesome bluegrass music, and refreshing cocktails at the Metro Detroit Moonlight Bootlegger 5K!
Just like our bootleggin’ ancestors, see if you can make it through the moonlit woods to get to the stompin’ grounds, where you can enjoy Piedmont Distillers’ moonshine and flatfoot it to live music.
For those new to Bootleggin’, this race takes place after dark. Athletes must have a headlamp or flashlight. The trails at Maybury are amazing, and mostly free of roots to trip on. We will put out 300+ tea lights along the trail so you know which way to go! If pandemic rules allow, we will have moonshine cocktails and live music for athletes at the finish line!
2022 Athlete Guide (will be updated to 2023 soon)
When and Where
Saturday May 13th, 2023
Maybury State Park
49601 Eight Mile
Northville, MI 48167
The Course
https://www.strava.com/routes/2959132411094712938
Schedule of Events
May 11th, 2023
- Early Packet Pickup – TBD
May 13th, 2023
- 7:00pm – 8:45pm – Packet Pickup (in person packet pickup. )
- 9:00 PM – Wave #1 (150 people) Pace under 8:00 per mile pace
- 9:05 PM – Wave #2 (150 people) 7:30 – 9:30 per mile pace
- 9:10 PM – Wave #3 (150 people) 9:00 -111 per mile pace
- 9:15 PM – Wave #4 (150 people) all runners welcome
- 10:30PM(est.) – Awards
- 10:30 PM – Course closed
Entry Fees
(Note: Price does not include park entrance fee. If you do not have a State Park Recreation Passport please remember to bring money to pay for entrance into the park.)
Capacity 550
| Through December 15th | Through March 15th | Through April 15th | Through Race Day | |
| 5k | $40 | $45 | $48 | $52 |
| Virtual 5k | $35 |
What You Get With Your Registration
Each Registrant will receive:
- Custom Bootlegger 5K shirt
- 2 moonshine cocktails
- Live Bluegrass Music
- Race Photography
- 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: 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+.
Charity
Maybury has 3 lots for parking. There will be parking signs, and attendants giving athletes directions on where to park. Please see the Athlete Guide for more details.
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.