Silver Moon Race: Kings River
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Silver Moon Race: Kings River

Reedley, California, United States View on map
Apr 17, 2027 – Apr 18, 2027 (America/Los_Angeles local time)
Trail running

About this race

The Silver Moon Race is where runners of all levels come to chase big goals and have an unforgettable adventure chasing miles under the full moon and stars. Elevate your running and endurance on a gorgeous course through Central California’s orchards and vineyards along the Kings River. Your challenge, your pace, your night.

Whether you’re stepping up from half marathons or diving into the world of ultras, or going for your first 100-mile buckle, this race gives you the perfect environment to push your endurance and discover what you’re capable of.

Timed on the weekend closest to the full moon, the race begins at sunset and carries you through a night lit by moonlight and stars into the sunrise on the horizon. It’s a uniquely magical experience that keeps runners coming back year after year.

  • Beginner Friendly > 12K, 20K, or 40K
  • Ultra Challenges > 6, 12, 24-Hours, or 100-Miles
  • Run with Friends > Relay Teams
  • Worry Free > Fully supported overnight experience
  • Full Moon > Camping Experience

RACES

Choose the challenge that fits your journey—12K, 20K, 40K distances, or 6, 12, 24-hour time categories, or go for the ultimate endurance challenge of 100 miles in 30-hours, run it solo or with friends in a 2, 3, or 4‑person team relay. Running through a beautiful farm setting along the Kings River on a fast, scenic 2.5‑mile loop designed for flow, comfort, and confidence.

Whether you’re a first-time runner, a seasoned ultra runner, or just looking to have a great time outdoors with awesome people, the Silver Moon Race has something to match your fitness level and goals. Prepare for a one-of-a-kind race experience!

FIND YOUR RACE
 

RELAY EXPERIENCE

Take on the challenge solo or team up with your crew for a relay race that turns into a full‑blown adventure. Teams of 2, 3, or 4 rotate through laps and chase a shared goal—whether you’re chasing a set distance or stacking as many laps as you can before the clock hits zero. It’s the perfect blend of teamwork, strategy, and unforgettable race‑day vibes with good friends.

Camp, Cheer, Repeat

When you’re not on the course, you’re right in the heart of the action at your camp. Set up your home base on the course, cheer on your teammates, grab food, relax, and cheer on runners. The off‑course moments become part of the fun—laughing with friends, swapping stories, and gearing up for your next lap. 

Why Teams Love It
  • Shared accomplishment > every lap adds to something bigger.
  • Built‑in hype squad > your friends are right there to lift you up.
  • Festival atmosphere > music, camping, community, and epic vibes under the full moon and stars.
  • A race day you’ll talk about for years > because nothing bonds people like chasing miles together.

DISOCVER THE EXPERIENCE

This is running reimagined into a magical full moon running experience. Designed by runners, for runners, in a fully supported lap race built so you can go as long as you want, with easy access to your homebase camp and a fully stocked checkpoint every time you loop through. 

Every detail is meticulously planned, ensuring seamless race flow, an epic mega aid station, and passionate volunteers cheering you on deep into the night. When you cross that finish line, you’ll earn creative medals that celebrate your grit and make this race one you’ll never forget.

Get ready to have the Silver Moon Race become one of your favorite running experiences. Visit our official website for more details and register today to reserve your spot!

Learn more at SilverMoonRace.com

Pick your distance

Trail running

100 miles

Apr 17, 2027 Ultra 6:00 PM
$260.00
Open

Running

12K

Apr 17, 2027 12K 6:00 PM
$90.00
Open

20K

Apr 17, 2027 20K 6:00 PM
$100.00
Open

40K

Apr 17, 2027 40K 6:00 PM
$120.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Reedley, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 10.6° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 24.8°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 9.9° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 25.6°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
11.8
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
0.5mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
62.1%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on April 17, 2027 (PDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on April 17, 2027 (PDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
13h 12m

The sun rises at 6:21 AM and sets at 7:33 PM local time (PDT) in Reedley on April 17, 2027 — 13h 12m of daylight.

Course

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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 Reedley events

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