Moonlight Bootlegger 5k – Greensboro

Pleasant Garden, United States • 2 May 2026

Event summary

The Moonlight Bootlegger 5K is a night trail race on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Hagan Stone Park, 5920 Hagan-Stone Park Rd, Pleasant Garden, NC 27313. The course runs on rolling, lightly rooted trails and is marked with music and hundreds of LED tea lights. Athletes are required to bring a headlamp or flashlight. Live bluegrass music is provided near the finish.

Distances and entry

  • 5k (open to ages 21 - 99; entry fee $45)
  • 5k - Under 21 (open to ages 5 - 20; entry fee $45)
  • Spectator (entry fee $20)

Price increases after March 25, 2026. Spectator registration ends on race day at 8:30 pm.

What registration includes and policies

Registration includes a custom race shirt (register at least two weeks before race day to guarantee a shirt), two tickets for post-race cocktails or mocktails, post-race food, pre- and post-race bluegrass music, and a commemorative moonshine mason jar. Race organizers state there are no refunds within 30 days of the event. Requests made earlier than 30 days may be eligible for a 50% refund of the entry fee, excluding processing fees. Entries can be transferred to another individual for a $5 fee; entries cannot be deferred to another event or year. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
5k - Under 21
5 km
5k Ruck
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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