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Full Moon Trail Series

June 30 - September 29, 2026
Cleveland, OH 44113 US

Registration Details

📅 Online Registration Opens: January 1, 2026
  • Limited Spots Available! This event sells out every year.
  • A paper entry form is available below for those paying by cash/check.
  • Each race is capped at 300 total runners:
    • 225 Series Runners
    • 75 Individual Runners

 Tiered Pricing - Full Moon Trail Series

  • Tier 1: First 100 registrants – $120
  • Tier 2: Registrants 101-200 – $130
  • Tier 3: Registrants 201-225 – $140

 Individual Race Fees

  • 💲 $30 pre-registered |  $35 race day 
  • Youth 16 and under $25 standard
📌 Note for Series Runners: You do not need to register separately for each race - your name will automatically be entered into all events.

What’s Included

 Full Moon Trail Series Participants
  • Entry into all 4 Full Moon events
  • Chip-timed race bib with split-point tracking & live results
  • 2026 Full Moon finisher medal
  • Choice of Swag Item: runner hat, tech shirt, or BibBoards
  • Race photos at each event
  • Full Moon Trail Series scoring
  • Awards Ceremony & Series Celebration Cookout
Indiviual Participants 
  • Chip timed race bib with live results
  • Post race snacks/refreshments
  • Race photos
  • Optional add-on swag at a discounted rate
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Season Schedule & Directions

🌕 Strawberry Moon 3 Miler - Pine Hollow - Cuyahoga Valley National Park

    • 📅Tuesday, June 30
    • 📍 Pine Hollow CVNP – 5465 Quick Rd, Peninsula, OH 44264
    • 🚗 Not the same location as the Virginia Kendall Lake trailhead.
    • 🔗 Google Driving Directions

🦌Buck Moon 4 Miler - South Chagrin Reservation

    • 📅 Tuesday, July 28
    • 📍 South Chagrin Reservation – Shelter House – Hawthorn Pkwy, Bentleyville, OH 44022
    • 🚗 Located just east of Sulphur Springs Dr. off Hawthorn Parkway.
    • 🔗 Google Driving Directions

🐟Sturgeon Moon 5 Miler - South Mastick Picnic Area - Rocky River Reservation

    • 📅Tuesday, August 25
    • 📍 South Mastick Picnic Area – Fairview Park, OH 44126
    • 🚗 Located off Valley Parkway in Rocky River Reservation, south of Puritas Road/Mastick Road.
    • 🔗 Google Driving Directions

🌾Corn Moon 3 Miler - Rocky River Nature Center

    • 📅Tuesday, September 29
    • 📍 Rocky River Nature Center – 24000 Valley Pkwy, North Olmsted, OH 44070
    • 🚗 Parking is limited—late arrivals may need to park near Cedar Point Picnic Area or public lots along Valley Parkway.
    • 🔗 Google Driving Directions
  • Arrive at least 1 hour before each race (90 minutes for the first race).

Race Day 

  • Packet Pickup:
    • Begins at 4:30 PM for the June 30 Pine Hollow
    • Begins at 5:00 PM for all other races
  • Check-in: Once SERIES participants check in at their first event, they do not need to check in for the remaining races.
    • Individual registrants must check in each time for each race = a new bib will be assigned.
  • Race Bibs: Full Moon Trail Series runners must bring the same race bib to each event!
  • Series Runners: No need to register for each race separately - your name is automatically entered for all events.
  • Race Start Time: 6:15 PM for all 4 races
  • Cutoff: Participants anticipating a 18 minute mile pace or slower must begin at the 6:00 PM early start to ensure enough time to complete the route
    • Those not on pace to finish in the designated time must assume responsibility to understand the route without course aid/support. 
    • Those who arrive late to the Start may not receive a chip timed result
    • Course directional Digital Strava maps are downloadable to your phone under the COURSE MAP section.

💻 Virtual Runners

  • Virtual participants can submit results through their RunSignUp registration page within the listed timeframe.
  • Manual submission is available only for full-series virtual participants.
  • Live full-series participants will not be able to submit a virtual result online.
  • Packets will be mailed after the first live event in June.
  • Virtual runners are welcome to attend the final event ceremony!
📅 Virtual Submission Windows:
  • 3-Mile Virtual: June 1 – June 30
  • 4-Mile Virtual: July 1 – July 31
  • 5-Mile Virtual: August 1 – August 31
  • 3-Mile Virtual: September 1 – September 30

FAQ's

🎒 Is there a bag check?

  • No - bag check is not available. Parking is located near the start line.

🐕 Can I bring my dog or a stroller?

  • No – Due to the limited space on the trails, dogs and strollers are not allowed.

🎒 What should I bring to the race?

  • Email Registration Confirmation!
  • Trail running shoes (recommended)
  • Handheld water bottle (recommended)
  • Optional:
    • Extra shoes/socks in case of mud 
    • Layers or a change of clothes
    • Timing or GPS watch

💰 Refunds & Transfers

  • No refunds – all registrations are non-refundable. Similar to a plane or concert ticket.
  • Deferral - participants registered for the Full Moon Trail Series may request a deferral PRIOR to the first race on June 30.
    • The deferral fee is a flat $30 and will remove them from the 2026 Series into the 2027 Series.
  • You CAN transfer your entry to VIRTUAL for free prior to the first race on June 30.
  • You CAN transfer your entry to another runner for free prior to the first race on June 30!
    • How to Transfer to another runner:
      1. Log into RunSignUp and go to your profile.
      2. Choose Refund Transfer or Gift Transfer.
      3. Enter the new runner’s name & email.
      4. Once they complete the registration, your entry is removed.
  • 🔗 More info: RunSignUp Transfer Instructions
  • Individual runners can transfer to another Full Moon race prior to picking up their materials for $5 fee.
  • Cancellation - Full Moon Trail Series events will not be cancelled due to weather. The route may be modified and the start time may be delayed/relocated accordingly. 

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