Buckeye Moon Trail Runs

Buckeye Moon Trail Runs - August 8, 2026

The Buckeye Moon Trail Runs on Saturday evening, August 8 brings you a unique night event for all trail lovers! With multiple distances to choose from, the Trail Runs has something for every trail runner in your crew. A great finisher amenity, awesome race shirts that you’ll want to wear, and a cool experience of a night run in the woods and along Alum Creek Reservoir!

Distances Available:

• 7K
• 13K
• 20K
• 26K

Course Details

This loop course is moderately rolling, wide-track trail that runs alongside and features a gorgeous nighttime view of Alum Creek Reservoir. The course will be marked with small LED lights along the way to assist you in trail navigation. The race is composed of a 4.1 mile trail course with trail runners able to choose 1, 2, 3 or 4 lap options. Headlamps or a running light is required. If you are choosing the multiple lap option, each lap you will pass by the Celebration Area to cheers from earlier finishers and spectators.

• 13K = 2 loops
• 20K = 3 loops
• 25K = 4 loops

Official Trail Run Headlamp: Participants are required to have a head lamp or running light for the night run. The official headlamp for the trail run is the Amphipod Versa-Light Max. With 2 levels of intensity to choose between, the USB-rechargeable Amphipod Versa-Light Max USB safety light clips just about anywhere to help you be better seen in the dark. Note: You can wear any headlamp of your choosing.

Interactive Course Link: Click here to view course map

Check-in & Parking

Check-in is located at the Start/Finish area just south of the trail entrance at the Boat Launch area. Parking - There is ample parking at the Galena Boat Ramp off Africa Rd. Please park in designated area in parking lot. Do not park in the grass or along the road.

Awards

All finishers will receive a commemorative finishers amenity. The top Three overall male and female finisher for each distance will receive an award to commemorate their finish.

Start Times

• 25K Solo Registration: 7:30 PM
• 20K Solo Registration: 7:30 PM
• 12K Solo Registration: 8:30 PM
• 7K Solo Registration: 8:30 PM