Full Moon Challenge 12K and 12M - Now Only $15!
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Full Moon Challenge 12K and 12M - Now Only $15!

McDonough, Georgia, United States View on map
Mar 28, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
Running

About this race

🌕 2026 Full Moon Challenge – 12K or 12 Mile Virtual Race
It’s that time again — the moon is calling! 🌙 Join us for our seventh annual Full Moon Challenge, a year-long celebration of determination, reflection, and light.

In 2026, there will be twelve full moons, and we’re challenging you to honor each one by running or walking 12 kilometers or 12 miles between January 1 and December 31, 2026. Complete it all at once, spread it throughout the year, or even dedicate a little distance to each full moon — the choice is yours!

 
✨ Your Finisher Medal
This year’s medal is something truly special. It’s 5 inches wide, crafted from wood, and laser-engraved right in our garage — made with love, care, and a touch of moonlight magic. 🛠️🌕 Each one is unique, just like your journey.

 
🏃♀️ Race Details
Distance Options: 12 kilometers or 12 miles
Dates: Complete anytime between January 1 and December 31, 2026
How to Participate: Run or walk at your own pace, in your own space
Registration Fee: $25 (includes medal, bib, and charity donation)

🌍 Why Join?
This isn’t just a race — it’s a journey through the year, guided by the glow of every full moon. Whether you’re running solo or with friends and family, the Full Moon Challenge reminds us to slow down, look up, and stay connected — to each other and to something greater.

Join us for a tradition that blends heart, craftsmanship, and community.

👉 Sign up today and claim your hand-crafted piece of lunar history before it’s gone!

*Charity Disclaimer:
We are not a nonprofit organization — we simply believe in supporting great causes whenever we can. A portion of your race registration is donated to a charitable organization. Over the last 13 years we have donated more than $1 million to charities around the world. 

Due to certain legal restrictions, we're unable to publicly list specific charities associated with each event. However, you're welcome to email us at support@virtualrunevent.com for more information on which charity this race benefits and to get a list of our charity donations throughout the years. 

 What is a Virtual Race?                             

A virtual race is a race that can be run (or walked) from any location you choose. You can run, jog, or walk on the road, on the trail, on the treadmill, at the gym or on the track (or ev en at another race). You get to run your own race, at your own pace, and time it yourself. Running and walking on your own, or with friends! And your medal will be shipped directly to you. Complete a virtual 5Ks, 10K, half marathon and more! 

Each race benefits a difference charity

For each of our virtual races, we choose a charity to donate a portion of each registration to. We’ve already raised more than $1,00,000 for charities from races here at Virtual Run Events!  Our goal is to continue to help different charities around the world.

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12 Mile

Mar 28, 2026 19.3K 9:00 AM
$15.00
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12K

Mar 28, 2026 12K 9:00 AM
$15.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in McDonough, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 14.9° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 25.2°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 13.9° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 29.2°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
15.6
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
3.4mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
71.8%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on March 28, 2026 (EDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on March 28, 2026 (EDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
12h 25m

The sun rises at 7:29 AM and sets at 7:54 PM local time (EDT) in McDonough on March 28, 2026 — 12h 25m of daylight.

Course

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 40 McDonough events

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