Moonlight Howl 5K Run/Walk
Oct 23Ballwin, MO5K
Also a 5K, 30 mi from 2026 5k Foot Pursuit, registration open
At a glance
- Date
- Oct 25, 2026
- Location
- Fairview Heights, Illinois
- Distances
- 5K
- Registration
- Open until Oct 24, 2026, via runsignup.com
Listed from RunSignUp. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
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Build my planAbout this race
5K Run/Walk for the benefit of Illinois Special Olympics.
This year's race will once again begin at The Rec at 9950 Bunkum Road in Fairview Heights.
T-Shirts are included with registrations through October 1. Race-day registrations are not guaranteed a shirt.
There will be pre event music to get you pumped up for your best 5k time and keep the fun going for post race celebrations.
Key dates
Registration opens
Aug 20, 2026
Tier 1 ends
Oct 1, 2026
Registration closes
Oct 24, 2026
Tier 2 ends
Oct 24, 2026
Race day
Oct 25, 2026
Pricing
Current price
$45
Tier 2
Ends
Oct 24, 2026
Price progression
Tier 1
$35Aug 20, 2026
Tier 2
$45Oct 1, 2026
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