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Come join us for a once-in-a-lifetime experience on April 8, 2024 in Rochester, NY (Mendon) that promises to be unlike any 5K you've ever run before. The highly-anticipated Solar Eclipse will be directly overhead at 3:20 pm and will last for an astounding 3 minutes and 38 seconds. With between 375,000-500,000 visitors expected to flock to the City of Rochester for this unique event, we are thrilled to offer the Moon Shadow 5K at two different start times.
For those who want to experience the Solar Eclipse before the race, we will have a 3:25 pm start time.Alternatively, for those who prefer to run ahead of the eclipse, we will have a 2:00 pm start time.We have also added a Sunday April 7th Moon Shadow 5K that will start at 3pm. Mendon Pub Crawl from 4pm-10pmAll events will take place on the picturesque Lehigh Valley Trail in Mendon, NY, and will have a cap of 350 participants each. We anticipate high demand for these events, so be sure to register today to secure your spot. Additionally, there will be plenty of pre-race and post-race activities for everyone to enjoy. To learn more, please visit Rochester Eclipse 2024.
Please note that although this event falls on a Monday, many schools and businesses will be closed, making it feel like a Sunday. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to join us for a running event that will "eclipse" all other Willow Running events.
All participants will receive a custom Moon Shadow 5K shirt to commemorate this amazing day as well as a custom finisher medal once you cross the finish line.
Packet Pickup Info Friday April 5th from 11:00am - 1:00pm @ Medved Running & Walking, 3400 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618 Sunday April 7th from 4:00pm-6:00pm @ Westminster Wedding & Events, 3886 Rush Mendon Rd, Mendon, NY 14506 Monday April 8th from 1:00pm 3:00pm @ Westminster Wedding & Events 3886 Rush Mendon Rd, Mendon, NY 14506Registration open
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Distance:
5K
Price:
from $37.5
Organized since 2023
Short review
Come join us for a once-in-a-lifetime experience on April 8, 2024 in Rochester, NY (Mendon) that promises to be unlike any 5K you've ever run before. The highly-anticipated Solar Eclipse will be directly overhead at 3:20 pm and will last for an astounding 3 minutes and 38 seconds. With between 375,000-500,000 visitors expected to flock to the City of Rochester for this unique event, we are thrilled to offer the Moon Shadow 5K at two different start times.
For those who want to experience the Solar Eclipse before the race, we will have a 3:25 pm start time.Alternatively, for those who prefer to run ahead of the eclipse, we will have a 2:00 pm start time.We have also added a Sunday April 7th Moon Shadow 5K that will start at 3pm. Mendon Pub Crawl from 4pm-10pmAll events will take place on the picturesque Lehigh Valley Trail in Mendon, NY, and will have a cap of 350 participants each. We anticipate high demand for these events, so be sure to register today to secure your spot. Additionally, there will be plenty of pre-race and post-race activities for everyone to enjoy. To learn more, please visit Rochester Eclipse 2024.
Please note that although this event falls on a Monday, many schools and businesses will be closed, making it feel like a Sunday. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to join us for a running event that will "eclipse" all other Willow Running events.
All participants will receive a custom Moon Shadow 5K shirt to commemorate this amazing day as well as a custom finisher medal once you cross the finish line.
Packet Pickup Info Friday April 5th from 11:00am - 1:00pm @ Medved Running & Walking, 3400 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618 Sunday April 7th from 4:00pm-6:00pm @ Westminster Wedding & Events, 3886 Rush Mendon Rd, Mendon, NY 14506 Monday April 8th from 1:00pm 3:00pm @ Westminster Wedding & Events 3886 Rush Mendon Rd, Mendon, NY 14506
4 Road Running races on 07 — 08 April 2024 in Mendon
Moon Shadow 5K (Pre-Solar Eclipse)
April 08, 2024
The race starts at 14:005 km
from $40
Moon Shadow 5K (Post-Solar Eclipse)
April 08, 2024
The race starts at 15:255 km
from $40
Moon Shadow 5K (Virtual)
April 08, 2024
The race starts at 06:255 km
from $47.5
Moon Shadow 5K (April 7- Eclipse Eve)
April 07, 2024
The race starts at 15:005 km
from $37.5
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