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Full Moon 5k

Fri August 8, 2025 Birdseye, IN 47513 US Directions

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Full Moon 5k

$25 9:30PM EDT Price increases after June 16, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT

Place

3084 N Dillard Rd.
Birdseye, IN US 47513

Description

Race a course lit by torch and moonlight!

This course traverses through the woods on paved roads, bike trails, and a well-maintained gravel road that is completely illuminated by tiki torches and moonlight.

All proceeds benefit Patoka Lake’s educational birds of prey program. With your help, we can support the lives of these non-releasable ambassadors used in educational programming.

Arrive at the beach no later than 8:30p.m. as the race begins at 9:30pm. **T-shirt is guaranteed if registered by June 16th.

Registration Price:

$25 - April 21st - June 16th (t-shirt included)

$35 - June 17th - August 8th (t-shirt not guaranteed)

Onsite Registration and Packet Pick-up:

Friday August 8th from 12:00pm - 3:00pm at the Patoka Lake Nature Center and from 4:30pm – 8:30pm at the beach. Pre-registration is preferred! 

Awards

Awards will be given to overall male and female winners and 1st, 2nd and 3rd place male and female winners of the following age groups: 14 and under, 15 -19, 20 -29, 30- 39, 40- 49, 50- 59, 60 -69, and 70+.


Recreation Area Entrance Fee

Race participant’s vehicle entrance fees are waived.  All other vehicles will pay the $7 entrance fee; $9 out of state vehicles.


Cancellation

In the event of cancellation, no refunds will be made.  Entries are not transferable or exchangeable. 


Amenities

There are onsite shower houses and restrooms.  Camping is available onsite.


Lodging

Campgrounds are available onsite. Cabins are available locally. Other lodging is available in the cities of Jasper (19 miles west) and French Lick (17 miles north).


Opportunities

Boating, skiing, fishing, kayaking, archery, hiking trails, fitness trail, 6-mile paved bike trail, disc golf course, & more.


Directions

The race will be held at Patoka Lake, 3084 N. Dillard Rd.  Birdseye, IN 47513. However, the town where we are actually located is Wickliffe, IN. GPS and MapQuest directions are usually accurate in locating the property using the address above.

Race Contact Info

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Course Info

Race 3.1 miles through the woods paved roads, paved bike trails, and on a well-maintained gravel lane lit by moonlight and tiki torches. Runners must wear the race bib in front on their shorts or shirts. There will be 1- 2 water stations along the course. 

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