Moon Shadow 5k (Rochester)

Monday, April 8, 2024 Past event

3:25 PM EDT

Mendon, New York

$40.75–$51.35 · 4 races

5km

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Moon Shadow 5K in Mendon, Monroe, on April 8, 2024! This unique race coincides with a spectacular Solar Eclipse that will occur directly overhead at 3:20 PM, lasting an impressive 3 minutes and 38 seconds. Participants can choose between two exciting start times: run with the eclipse at 3:25 PM or get a head start at 2:00 PM. For those eager to kick off the festivities early, a special Moon Shadow 5K will also take place on Sunday, April 7th, starting at 3 PM.

All events will be held on the scenic Lehigh Valley Trail, accommodating a maximum of 350 participants each, so secure your spot soon! In addition to the race, enjoy the Mendon Pub Crawl from 4 PM to 10 PM, and partake in a range of pre-race and post-race activities designed for everyone to enjoy. Each participant will receive a commemorative Moon Shadow 5K shirt and a custom finisher medal to celebrate this extraordinary day. Don’t miss this chance to be part of an event that promises to "eclipse" all others this spring!

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Races

Moon Shadow 5k (Pre-Solar Eclipse)

Incl. $3.40 Fee & Custom shirt, finisher medal

2:00 PM EDT

$43.40

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Moon Shadow 5k (Post-Solar Eclipse)

Incl. $3.40 Fee & Custom shirt, finisher medal

3:25 PM EDT

$43.40

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Moon Shadow 5k (Virtual)
Virtual

Incl. $3.85 Fee & Custom shirt, finisher medal

3:25 PM EDT

$51.35

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Moon Shadow 5k (April 7- Eclipse Eve)

Incl. $3.25 Fee & Custom shirt, medal veiwing glasses

This event will be manually timed. Perfect option to replace the Virtual for those not wanting to travel on Eclipse Monday

Sunday, Apr 7, 2024 (3:00 PM EDT)

$40.75

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Organiser's description

Come join us for a once-in-a-lifetime experience on April 8, 2024 in Rochester, NY (Mendon) that promises to be unlike any 5K you've ever run before. The highly-anticipated Solar Eclipse will be directly overhead at 3:20 pm and will last for an astounding 3 minutes and 38 seconds. With between 375,000-500,000 visitors expected to flock to the City of Rochester for this unique event, we are thrilled to offer the Moon Shadow 5K at two different start times.

* For those who want to experience the Solar Eclipse before the race, we will have a 3:25 pm start time.
* Alternatively, for those who prefer to run ahead of the eclipse, we will have a 2:00 pm start time.
* We have also added a Sunday April 7th Moon Shadow 5K that will start at 3pm. Mendon Pub Crawl from 4pm-10pm

All events will take place on the picturesque Lehigh Valley Trail in Mendon, NY, and will have a cap of 350 participants each. We anticipate high demand for these events, so be sure to register today to secure your spot. Additionally, there will be plenty of pre-race and post-race activities for everyone to enjoy. To learn more, please visit Rochester Eclipse 2024 https://rochestereclipse2024.org.

Please note that although this event falls on a Monday, many schools and businesses will be closed, making it feel like a Sunday. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to join us for a running event that will "eclipse" all other Willow Running events.

All participants will receive a custom Moon Shadow 5K shirt to commemorate this amazing day as well as a custom finisher medal once you cross the finish line.

PACKET PICKUP INFO

FRIDAY APRIL 5TH FROM 11:00AM - 1:00PM @ MEDVED RUNNING & WALKING, 3400 MONROE AVE, ROCHESTER, NY 14618

SUNDAY APRIL 7TH FROM 4:00PM-6:00PM @ WESTMINSTER WEDDING & EVENTS, 3886 RUSH MENDON RD, MENDON, NY 14506

MONDAY APRIL 8TH FROM 1:00PM 3:00PM @ WESTMINSTER WEDDING & EVENTS 3886 RUSH MENDON RD, MENDON, NY 14506