Moonlight Bootlegger 5k - Greensboro, NC
About this race
Experience a truly unique night running adventure at the 2026 Moonlight Bootlegger 5K, held at Hagan-Stone Park in Greensboro, North Carolina. This one-of-a-kind night trail race takes runners along rolling, lightly rooted trails, illuminated by hundreds of LED tea lights and guided by the sound of live bluegrass music. Athletes must bring a headlamp or flashlight to navigate the course safely. At the finish line, participants are treated to custom Moonshine mason jars with two post-race cocktails or mocktails, combining the thrill of a race with the fun of a celebratory evening.
Whether you are a seasoned trail runner or new to night racing, the Moonlight Bootlegger 5K delivers an unforgettable experience for all.
Why People Run the Moonlight Bootlegger 5K:
- Unique nighttime trail running experience
- Bluegrass music along the course
- Hundreds of LED tea lights guiding the way
- Rolling and lightly rooted trails suitable for all skill levels
- Custom Moonshine mason jar at the finish line
- Two post-race cocktails or mocktails included with registration
- Scenic Hagan-Stone Park location, one of the original Bootlegger sites
- Fun and social atmosphere for runners, walkers, and ruck participants
The Moonlight Bootlegger 5K is more than a race—it’s a celebration of music, moonshine, and miles under the stars. Secure your spot and join one of Greensboro’s most memorable 5K night races.
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Trail running
5k
5k - Under 21
If you will be under 21 on race day, this is the registration for you!
Running
5K Ruck
Typical race-day weather
Based on 12 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Pleasant Garden, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:25 AM and sets at 8:07 PM local time (EDT) in Pleasant Garden on May 2, 2026 — 13h 41m of daylight.
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2026 results — Moonlight Bootlegger 5k - Greensboro, NC
5k · 162 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaxon Artz | 19:32 | 6:18 /mi |
| 2 | Aaron Seabolt | 20:50 | 6:43 /mi |
| 3 | Tyler Billiet | 21:10 | 6:50 /mi |
| 4 | Michael Morgensen | 22:07 | 7:08 /mi |
| 5 | Wyatt Seabolt | 22:14 | 7:10 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- 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, 3 Pleasant Garden events
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