Chase the Moon

Chase the Moon

Chase the Moon is an overnight endurance event held in the Highlands Ranch Backcountry trail system near Mountain Vista High School in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. The event runs through the night under the light of the full moon and uses a looped trail system with open, exposed views of the metro area and Front Range.

Distances offered:

• 12 hour solo
• 6 hour solo
• 3 hour solo
• 50K
• 3 person relay
• 5 person relay

The primary loop is approximately 10.3 miles and is run mostly on dirt trails with minimal technical difficulty. Typical elevation gain per lap is about 870 feet. Runners are required to carry a headlamp or other handheld light while on course. The course is marked with flags, reflective tape, signs, and spray chalk.

Two aid stations support the course, including an on course Outlaw aid station and the Start/Finish aid station. Both stations provide hydration and food offerings such as water, Tailwind endurance fuel, soda, sweet and salty snacks, watermelon, oranges, bananas, bean rollups, and PB&J, plus basic supplies like Kleenex, bug repellant, and Vaseline.

Support rules: crew support and drop bags are allowed only in the designated Start/Finish area; pacers are not permitted; all relay exchanges must occur at the Start/Finish. All finishers receive a custom finisher medal and solo runners who reach 100K receive a custom belt buckle. A 100 Mile Challenge applies to the 3 person relay division with a cash prize for the first team to exceed 100 miles. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.