30th Annual Douglasville, Georgia, Moonlight Run

Lace up your shoes, bring your ghoulish attitude, and join the races, pre and post race parties and fun that await participants in the 30^th Annual Douglasville Moonlight Run.

What began as a small race featuring local Douglasville runners has grown into a race of approximately 2000 entrants. Divisions now include a tot trot and seeded, world-class runners have joined the race.

Don't worry; there are still plenty of local runners, who run at a variety of paces from dashing to walking. So log in and register at active.com or print your registration and mail it in right away. You only have a few days left.

The Douglasville Annual Moonlight Run, formerly known as the Annual Halloween run is a night time run with races starting throughout the night:

• 8pm tot trot and Douglas County Road Runners 1 mile runners.

• 8:30pm - 1 mile Fun Run for those 12 and under who do not fit the tot trot division.

• 9:00pm - The highlighted 5K run.

New races this year include a $9.99 race package for those who are racking up points for Grand Prix Points -Chasers. $9.99 races begin at 11pm, 12am, and 1am.

Unless the weather breaks very cold, this is an outstanding event for the entire family to enjoy.

Vendors and booths at the 30^th Annual Douglasville, Georgia, Moonlight Run include a health fair with vendors from local health facilities, health clubs, and restaurants.

Kids will find plenty to do as they play on extra-large inflatables.

The crowd will be entertained the entire time by 5^th Element, a popular local band.

What's in it for the Runners?

There are those of us who run for the thrill of it, to keep goals forecasted, and because we enjoy the camaraderie and friendliness of fellow runners and community members.

It is no secret, however, that Douglasville's Moonlight Run is a draw for those who want to finish the race and receive the coveted glow-in-the-dark, long-sleeve t-shirt.

Competitive runners look forward to the opportunity to win prize money and medals.

Additional Runner Info for Douglasville Moonlight run 1 mile / 5K

Register early, you are running out of time, for the largest after-dark run in the Southeast. Race day registrants will receive t-shirts only as long as they last. If current t-shirts run out last year's t-shirts may be given to race day entrants.

Race day registration is open 4pm to 7:30pm with no exceptions. Register at the Douglasville Conference Center

Race Day Packet Pick Up

Runner Packet pick-up is race day, beginning at 4pm and until 8pm. Packets may be picked up at the Douglasville Conference Center. You must pick up your packet to get your race number, which is your ticket to the coveted t-shirt at the end of the race.

Proceeds from the Douglasville Moonlight Run benefit Douglas County Boys and Girls Club, Arbor Station Elementary School Track Club and Friends of Sweetwater Creek State Park, which is still in need of significant repairs due to flooding.

Don't miss the Moonlight run fun and entertainment this weekend in Douglasville.

Sources:
"Douglasville Moonlight Run 1 Mile / 5 K," Douglas county Sentinel, Wed, Sept 30, 2009
Active.com
Personal participation