Full Moon 5

Event overview

The Full Moon 5 takes place on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in Laingsburg, Michigan. The event is organized by Michigan Trail Experience and offers two race entries: a standard distance and a youth division.

• 5 mile
• 5 mile (18 and under)

Course and logistics

The race is a night trail event held on a marked 5-mile loop around Sleepy Hollow State Park, starting and finishing on the south side of the main beach parking lot at 7835 E Price Rd. The trail is marked with reflective and regular flags. Terrain includes prairie grass fields, hardwood forest, and stands of pine. The marked course is mostly flat with about 270 ft of total ascent. Surface conditions may include snow, ice, mud, or wet areas. A headlamp or flashlight is required. There is no aid station on the course; water will be provided at the finish area. A Recreation Passport is required to enter the park and parking is available at the main beach parking lot.

Timing, results and entry

The event is chip timed. Accurate chip times and current overall and age-group places will be sent by text and posted on the event site. Listed entry prices are $28 for the standard 5-mile event and $23 for the 18-and-under division. Packet pickup is scheduled for January 31.

Awards and swag

All entries receive a finisher patch and a Michigan Trail Experience sticker. Overall male and female finishers receive a $25 Playmakers gift card and free entry into a future Michigan Trail Adventure race; first place in each age group receives a $10 Playmakers gift card. Age groups are listed for both men and women. The event is pet friendly. Due to campground work, the course may be adjusted and an updated map will be posted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.