10th Annual Snow Moon Trail Run presented by Bayne's Apple Valley

10th Annual Snow Moon Trail Run presented by Bayne's Apple Valley

Join Dig Deep, Bayne’s Apple Valley and Jolt Credit Union at the 10th Annual Snow Moon Trail Run! The Snow moon is a traditional name for the full moon that occurs in February in North America. This event has hearty trail runners embracing the snow and cold air temperatures with a unique race through the dark night with cool LED lights marking the path along with a very festive “aid station”! Participants receive 2 adult beverages courtesy of Bayne’s Apple Valley.

Runners embark on one of several race distance options - 5k, 15k or 25k - along a 5k loop of wide trails (not single track) through the woods of City Forest in Midland, Michigan. Those participants completing multiple laps (15k and 25k) will run through a chute located at the venue area alongside the Snow Moon event tent (where the finish line is located).

Back by popular demand: Participants in the 5K event may choose to run during daylight hours in an afternoon event prior to the night race kicking off. Those running the daylight 5K will also be able to register for one of the evening events.

A portion of the proceeds from this race will be donated to the Great Lakes Bay Veterans Coalition in their mission to help service members, veterans and their families in the Great Lakes Bay region.

Race Details

• Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
• Location: Midland City Forest
• Address: 2840 E Monroe Rd, Midland, MI 48640

Distances

• 5K Run/Walk/Ruck (Day or Night)
• 15K Run/Ruck
• 25K Run

Race Start Times

• 5K Daylight Run - 4:30 PM
• 25K Night Run - 6:00 PM
• 15K Night Run - 6:30 PM
• 5K Night Run - 7:00 PM

Course Description

The Snow Moon Run will take place in Midland’s City Forest on wide-track cross country ski trails and mountain bike trails. The course will be marked with small LED lights to assist with trail navigation. The race is composed of a 5k trail course with runners able to choose a 1 (5k), 3 (15k), or 5 (25k) lap option. This race has one “aid” station with bonfire manned by enthusiastic volunteers that participants will pass twice on each loop of the course. Sunset is scheduled for approximately 7PM so plan your run later if you wish to run the dark trails!

Packet Pickup and Late Registration

Saturday, January 31, 2026 from 3:30-6:30PM at Midland City Forest’s Monroe Rd Entrance and site of Snow Moon Trail Run.

Amenities

All participants will receive a 4” finisher medal, FREE online race photos*, custom race bib, and professional chip timing. Cold adult beverages will also be provided! You must be 21 years of age and will need to present a valid drivers license at packet pickup to receive refreshments. Shirts are optional and will be ordered from ATS Printing.

Awards

Top 3 Overall Fastest Male and Female winners for each event (5K Day, 5K Night, 15K, 25K) will receive awards based on gun start times.