LUNAR Ride or Run
- Date Sat 12th July 2025
- Time 6:30PM CDT
- Location Emporia, Kansas
- Price $43.40 - $64.60
- Races 2 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for a thrilling nighttime adventure at the LUNAR Ride or Run on Saturday, July 12, 2025, in beautiful Emporia, Lyon! This unique event invites cyclists and runners alike to experience the breathtaking Flint Hills under the enchanting glow of the moonlight. Choose between a challenging 30-mile or 50-mile gravel biking course, perfect for riders of all levels. For those looking for a shorter option, a fun 10K run is also on the agenda, featuring an out-and-back route through the scenic ESU trails.
Participants will enjoy a festive atmosphere complete with live music, delicious food options from local food trucks, and stocked aid stations to keep you energized along the way. Registration includes a themed water bottle, a fun keepsake number plate, and a ticket for food and drinks, ensuring you have everything you need for an unforgettable night. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or new to the sport, the LUNAR Ride or Run promises a memorable evening filled with camaraderie and natural beauty. Gather your friends, grab your lights, and get ready for an extraordinary experience that you won't want to miss!
Participants will enjoy a festive atmosphere complete with live music, delicious food options from local food trucks, and stocked aid stations to keep you energized along the way. Registration includes a themed water bottle, a fun keepsake number plate, and a ticket for food and drinks, ensuring you have everything you need for an unforgettable night. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or new to the sport, the LUNAR Ride or Run promises a memorable evening filled with camaraderie and natural beauty. Gather your friends, grab your lights, and get ready for an extraordinary experience that you won't want to miss!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE NIGHTTIME ADVENTURE AT THE LUNAR RIDE, A UNIQUE GRAVEL BIKING EVENT THROUGH THE BREATHTAKING FLINT HILLS OF EMPORIA, KANSAS. EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF RIDING UNDER THE MOONLIGHT ON EITHER A 30-MILE OR 50-MILE COURSE, DESIGNED TO CHALLENGE AND DELIGHT CYCLISTS OF ALL LEVELS.
EVENT DETAILS:
DATE: JULY 20TH, 2024
DISTANCES: 30 MILES OR 50 MILES - PICK THE DISTANCE THAT ALLOWS YOU TO BE BACK TO MULREADY'S BY 11:30 PM!
LOCATION: MERCHANT CYCLES, PACKET PICKUP DURING STORE HOURS ON FRIDAY, JULY 19 OR SATURDAY JULY 20. RIDE WILL START 700 BLOCK OF MECHANIC PARKING LOT (BEHIND MERCHANT CYCLES)
START TIME: 7:00 PM
PRICE: $60
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
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MERCHANT CYCLES NIGHT-TIME THEMED WATER BOTTLE
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LUNAR RIDE STICKER
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STOCKED AID STATIONS IN AMERICUS AND LAKE KAHOLA
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FUN KEEPSAKE NUMBER PLATE
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DRINK AND MEAL TICKET
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SCAVENGER HUNT AND OTHER FUN PRIZES
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LIVE MUSIC AND FINISH LINE PARTY AT MULREADYS!
HIGHLIGHTS:
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RIDE UNDER THE STARS AND MOONLIGHT
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SCENIC GRAVEL TRAILS THROUGH THE FLINT HILLS
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FOOD AND DRINK AVAILABLE AT BOTH MULREADY'S AND HARRY & LLOYDS IN AMERICUS
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FOOD TRUCK OPTIONS BEHIND THE PUB IN THE 700 BLOCK MERCHANT STREET PARKING LOT
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REST STOPS WITH REFRESHMENTS ALONG THE ROUTE
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LIVE MUSIC!
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A SUPPORTIVE AND FRIENDLY COMMUNITY OF FELLOW CYCLIST AND RUNNERS!
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30 MILE OPTION - SKIP THE LOLLIPOP AFTER AID 1 AND THE ROUTE IS CLOSER TO 23 MILES
HTTPS://CONNECT.GARMIN.COM/MODERN/COURSE/284519712 [https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/284519712]
HTTPS://RIDEWITHGPS.COM/ROUTES/47407592 [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47407592]
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50 MILE OPTION - SKIP THE LOLLIPOP (FLIP IT AT ROAD A) FOR A 34 MILE RIDE.
HTTPS://CONNECT.GARMIN.COM/MODERN/COURSE/278976394 [https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/278976394]
HTTPS://RIDEWITHGPS.COM/ROUTES/47407585S [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47407585s]
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10K RUN OPTION - OUT AND BACK THROUGH ESU TRAILS WITH AN AID STATION AT THE TURNAROUND. HTTPS://RIDEWITHGPS.COM/ROUTES/50123797 [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50123797]
WHETHER YOU'RE A SEASONED GRAVEL GRINDER OR NEW TO THE SPORT, THE LUNAR RIDE PROMISES AN EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS. GRAB YOUR LIGHTS, GATHER YOUR FRIENDS, AND GET READY FOR A NIGHT OF ADVENTURE, CAMARADERIE, AND NATURAL BEAUTY.
AND RETURNING FOR 2025 - WE ARE BRINGING BACK A 10K RUN! THIS IS A FUN OUT AND BACK AND WILL HAVE ONE AID STATION AT THE TURN AROUND! IT'S THE PERFECT WAY TO ENJOY THE EVENING IF YOU AREN'T A CYCLIST!
EVENT DETAILS:
DATE: JULY 20TH, 2024
DISTANCES: 30 MILES OR 50 MILES - PICK THE DISTANCE THAT ALLOWS YOU TO BE BACK TO MULREADY'S BY 11:30 PM!
LOCATION: MERCHANT CYCLES, PACKET PICKUP DURING STORE HOURS ON FRIDAY, JULY 19 OR SATURDAY JULY 20. RIDE WILL START 700 BLOCK OF MECHANIC PARKING LOT (BEHIND MERCHANT CYCLES)
START TIME: 7:00 PM
PRICE: $60
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
*
MERCHANT CYCLES NIGHT-TIME THEMED WATER BOTTLE
*
LUNAR RIDE STICKER
*
STOCKED AID STATIONS IN AMERICUS AND LAKE KAHOLA
*
FUN KEEPSAKE NUMBER PLATE
*
DRINK AND MEAL TICKET
*
SCAVENGER HUNT AND OTHER FUN PRIZES
*
LIVE MUSIC AND FINISH LINE PARTY AT MULREADYS!
HIGHLIGHTS:
*
RIDE UNDER THE STARS AND MOONLIGHT
*
SCENIC GRAVEL TRAILS THROUGH THE FLINT HILLS
*
FOOD AND DRINK AVAILABLE AT BOTH MULREADY'S AND HARRY & LLOYDS IN AMERICUS
*
FOOD TRUCK OPTIONS BEHIND THE PUB IN THE 700 BLOCK MERCHANT STREET PARKING LOT
*
REST STOPS WITH REFRESHMENTS ALONG THE ROUTE
*
LIVE MUSIC!
*
A SUPPORTIVE AND FRIENDLY COMMUNITY OF FELLOW CYCLIST AND RUNNERS!
*
30 MILE OPTION - SKIP THE LOLLIPOP AFTER AID 1 AND THE ROUTE IS CLOSER TO 23 MILES
HTTPS://CONNECT.GARMIN.COM/MODERN/COURSE/284519712 [https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/284519712]
HTTPS://RIDEWITHGPS.COM/ROUTES/47407592 [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47407592]
*
50 MILE OPTION - SKIP THE LOLLIPOP (FLIP IT AT ROAD A) FOR A 34 MILE RIDE.
HTTPS://CONNECT.GARMIN.COM/MODERN/COURSE/278976394 [https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/278976394]
HTTPS://RIDEWITHGPS.COM/ROUTES/47407585S [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47407585s]
*
10K RUN OPTION - OUT AND BACK THROUGH ESU TRAILS WITH AN AID STATION AT THE TURNAROUND. HTTPS://RIDEWITHGPS.COM/ROUTES/50123797 [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50123797]
WHETHER YOU'RE A SEASONED GRAVEL GRINDER OR NEW TO THE SPORT, THE LUNAR RIDE PROMISES AN EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS. GRAB YOUR LIGHTS, GATHER YOUR FRIENDS, AND GET READY FOR A NIGHT OF ADVENTURE, CAMARADERIE, AND NATURAL BEAUTY.
AND RETURNING FOR 2025 - WE ARE BRINGING BACK A 10K RUN! THIS IS A FUN OUT AND BACK AND WILL HAVE ONE AID STATION AT THE TURN AROUND! IT'S THE PERFECT WAY TO ENJOY THE EVENING IF YOU AREN'T A CYCLIST!
Races
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Lunar Ride
Incl. $4.60 Fee
Sat 12th July 2025 (6:30PM CDT)
$64.60
Important Times and Locations Check in- 716 Commercial - Merchant Cycles Friday, July 19 10am-6pm Saturday, July 20 10am-6:30pm Start Time- 700 block parking lot behind Mechant Cycles Saturday 7pm Aid Station 1- Serves 30 milers and 50 milers Harry & Lloyds 608 Main St. Americus KS Open 7:30pm-10:40pm Aid Station 2- Serves 50 milers Lake Kahola near dam Open 8:00pm-9:40pm Finish Line Gathering Mulreadys Pub, 717 Commercial Food trucks until Midnight Open til 2am Help line Emergency - dial 911 Non-emergency - Tim, 620-794-1236 -
Lunar Run
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Sat 12th July 2025 (7:00PM CDT)
$43.40
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