Registration is now open for the 31st Maggie Valley Moonlight Run.
We hope to see everyone back plus a few hundred more for this Western North Carolina institution. New for 2012 will be the Sunset Fun Run - a safe, controlled "race" inside the Fairgrounds prior to the Moonlight Run.
When: Saturday, August 25, 2012 - 8:30 p.m.
Where: Maggie Valley Fairgrounds - Highway 19 - Maggie Valley, North Carolina
Distance: 8K (4.96 miles)
Registration
Registration for the 2012 Mission Health System Maggie Valley Moonlight Race will open on Saturday, December 31, 2011. Click HERE to go to the registration page.
Pre-registration will only be accepted online using imAthlete.com. Those new to this site will love the features this registration portal provides including an up-to-the minute list of registered athletes. For your convenience, we have prepared a tutorial to guide you through the registration process.
Entry Fees
8K
December 31, 2011 through March 31, 2012 - $20; April 1 - August 23 - $30; Race day - $35 (Additional service charges applied for online registration)
Military organizations, businesses, and non-profit clubs and organizations may receive the group entry fee of $20 provided all entries are mailed in the same envelope and paid for with the same check. Click HERE to download the Group Entry Form. Entries must be received by August 15 and will not be accepted at Packet Pickup/Late Registration. Group entry is not available on line.
Sunset Fun Run
January 1 - Race Day - $5
Refunds/Substitutions
There will be no refund of entry fees. You may receive a credit of 50% of your entry fee towards the 2013 race by going to the race site at www.IMAthlete.com and requesting a credit before August 15. Substitutions will be allowed with written permission (e-mail acceptable) of the person no longer running up until Monday, August 13, 2012.
Race Schedule
Friday, August 24
3:00-6:00 pm Packet Pick Up/Late Registration - Maggie Valley Fairgrounds
Saturday, August 25
2:00-8:00 pm Packet Pick Up/Late Registration - Maggie Valley Fairgrounds
Includes special presentations by members of the Mission Sports Medicine family, vendor sales, running club gatherings
6:30 pm Sunset Fun Run - Inside Maggie Valley Fairgrounds
Race day registration for the 8K will end at promptly at 8:00 p.m.
8:15 pm Assemble for 8K Start - Highway 19 South
8:30 pm 8K Start - Highway 19 South
10:00 pm Awards Ceremony - Fairgrounds Stage
Post-Race
We are very excited to continue a long standing Moonlight Run tradition of having Budweiser of Asheville as a race sponsor. All runners, 21 years and older, will be able to receive one beer after the race. Budweiser of Asheville is a proud distributor of Michelob Ultra, Shock Top and Asheville Brewing Products, all of which will be available for our runners. Bottled water will also be available at the finish line and food tent.
Timing/Results
The 2012 Mission Health System Maggie Valley Moonlight Race will utilize ChampionChip timing. Per USA Track & Field rules, awards will be based on gun time.
Results will be posted on this web site by Sunday, August 26 and at www.leetiming.com.
Race Shirts
The first 500 registrants are guaranteed to receive the official short sleeve technical race shirt.
Awards
Special commemorative awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers for
Overall and Masters (40 & Over).
Age group awards will go to the first, second and third male and female in the following age groups: 12 & Under, 13-15, 16-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34,35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84 and 85 & Over. No double dipping!
You or a friend must pick up your award. Awards will not be mailed!
Safety
For everyones safety no pets, no strollers, no baby joggers, no bikes, no in-line skates, no roller skates and no wheeled vehicles will be allowed on-course.
For the safety of all, in accordance with RRCA Guidelines (Road Runners Clubs of America), the use of headphones is discouraged.
Course
The rectangular course takes runners 1.2 miles up the valley to Ghost Town, then 2.4 miles in the opposite direction, before returning them 1.2 miles to the finish line back at the fairgrounds.
Following the race, all runners are invited inside the Fairgrounds for post race food and drink, door prize drawings and the awards ceremony.
Click HERE to download a copy of the course map.
Running Clubs
One of the great traditions of the original Maggie Valley Moonlight Race was the presence of running clubs from across the region in the race venue. Clubs would have "tailgate" parties, swap meets and meeting places for their members. We will bring this tradition back for any organized running clubs who would like to join us and complete the registration form. To reserve your free space, click HERE to download the reservation form.
Lodging
Please click HERE for a list of Maggie Valley hotels, motels and inns offering discounted rates to runners.
For a complete listing of Maggie Valley lodging and attractions, please go to www.maggievalley.org
Volunteer
Would you still like to be part of the rebirth of this great event but don't want to run. Volunteering is the perfect way to do that. We have spots available at Friday and Saturday registration and at the course water stations. Please call the Maggie Valley Chamber of Commerce at 828-926-1686 and tell them you want to be a Moonlight Run volunteer.
Directions
Click HERE to download directions to the Maggie Valley Fairgrounds.
Results
Information
Please e-mail greg@gloryhoundevents.com for all race related questions.
