Thirteen Moon Challenge 2024-25

Thursday, July 18, 2024 – Thursday, July 31, 2025 Past event

East Amherst, New York

Free–$30.00 · 13 races

1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting year of running with the Thirteen Moon Challenge 2024-25, taking place from July 18, 2024, to July 31, 2025, in the picturesque East Amherst, Erie. This unique event invites participants to complete 13 consecutive full moon runs within a calendar year, making it a fantastic way to connect with nature and fellow running enthusiasts.

A full moon run is defined as a run or walk that occurs between moonrise and moonset on nights when the moon is at least 96% full, typically allowing for flexibility over a 3-4 day period each month. The challenge not only encourages physical fitness but also fosters a sense of community, with hosted events available for participants to join alongside fellow members of the WNY Full Moon Run Group. To get the most out of this exhilarating experience, prospective participants are encouraged to join the Facebook group, where they can find valuable resources, ask questions, and familiarize themselves with the challenge rules. Don’t miss this chance to embrace the magic of the moon and enhance your running journey!

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Races

Storm Full Moon - July 2024
Virtual

This event is part of the thirteen moon challenge

Thursday, Jul 18, 2024

Free

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Golden Full Moon - August 2024
Virtual

This event is part of the thirteen moon challenge

Thursday, Jul 18, 2024

Free

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Harvest Full Moon - September 2024
Virtual

This event is part of the thirteen moon challenge

Thursday, Jul 18, 2024

Free

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Hunter's Full Moon - October 2024
Virtual

This event is part of the thirteen moon challenge

Thursday, Jul 18, 2024

Free

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Thanksgiving Full Moon - November 2024
Virtual

This event is part of the thirteen moon challenge

Thursday, Jul 18, 2024

Free

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Yule Full Moon - December 2024
Virtual

This event is part of the thirteen moon challenge

Thursday, Jul 18, 2024

Free

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Wolf Full Moon - January 2025
Virtual

This event is part of the thirteen moon challenge

Thursday, Jul 18, 2024

Free

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Snow full Moon - February 2025
Virtual

This event is part of the thirteen moon challenge

Thursday, Jul 18, 2024

Free

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Crow full Moon - March 2025
Virtual

This event is part of the thirteen moon challenge

Thursday, Jul 18, 2024

Free

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Pink full moon - April 2025
Virtual

This event is part of the thirteen moon challenge

Thursday, Jul 18, 2024

Free

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Leaf Full Moon - May 2025
Virtual

This event is part of the thirteen moon challenge

Thursday, Jul 18, 2024

Free

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Berry Full Moon - June 2025
Virtual

This event is part of the thirteen moon challenge

Thursday, Jul 18, 2024

Free

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Storm Full Moon - July 2025
Virtual

Incl. Medal

This event is part of the thirteen moon challenge

Thursday, Jul 18, 2024

$30.00

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Organiser's description

The Thirteen Moon Challenge is hosted by the WNY Full Moon Run Group. All information and details can be obtained by becoming a member of the Facebook group of the same name. Participants complete 13 consecutive full moon runs* in a calendar year to complete the challenge. It is recommended that you join the Facebook group at the link provided here first, acquaint yourself with the challenge, the group and the resources available, ask questions and once comfortable with the rules, only then sign up for this event.

_* A full moon run is defined as a run or walk which occurs between moon rise and moon set on a night when the moon is 96% full or greater. This typically allows for both evening and morning completions (depending on the moon rise and set times) across a 3-4 day period each lunation. The full calendar for 2024 is published on the WNY Full Moon Run Group page. To assist participants there are hosted events that can be attended with fellow run group members to complete the challenge._