Moonlight Bootlegger 5k – Greensboro
Pleasant Garden, United States • 2 May 2026
Event overview
The Moonlight Bootlegger 5k in Pleasant Garden, North Carolina, is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Hagan Stone Park (5920 Hagan-Stone Park Rd, Pleasant Garden, NC 27313). The event is a nighttime trail race that has been held for more than 10 years. The course is described as rolling and lightly rooted and will be marked with music and candle lighting rather than physical mile markers. Athletes are required to bring a headlamp or flashlight.
Distances, amenities, and policies
- 5k (ages 21-99)
- 5k - Under 21 (ages 5-20)
- 5K Ruck
- Spectator
Registration includes a custom race shirt (guaranteed if registered at least two weeks before race day), two tickets for post-race moonshine cocktails or mocktails, post-race food, pre- and post-race bluegrass and old timey music, and a commemorative mason jar. The trail will have over 300 tea light candles or LED candles along the route. The organizer’s refund policy states no refunds within 30 days of the event; earlier requests may receive a 50% refund excluding processing fees. Entries cannot be transferred or deferred to another event or year; transfers to another individual are allowed for a $5 fee. Sponsors listed include Fleet Feet Greensboro, Trivium Racing, and Celtic Physical Therapy. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.