Highlands Ranch, CO

Chase the Moon

Sat, Aug 14, 2027

An overnight 12 hour run under the full moon in the Highlands Ranch Backcountry, solo or as a relay team.

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Distance

12HR Solo+$10 in 73 days (Goes up to $155.00 on Jan 15, 2027)$145.00 + fee$154.56

12HR 3-Per Relay+$30 in 73 days (Goes up to $305.00 on Jan 15, 2027)$275.00 + fee$292.23

12HR 5-Per Relay+$50 in 73 days (Goes up to $455.00 on Jan 15, 2027)$405.00 + fee$429.90

6HR Solo+$10 in 73 days (Goes up to $130.00 on Jan 15, 2027)$120.00 + fee$128.08

3HR Solo+$10 in 73 days (Goes up to $105.00 on Jan 15, 2027)$95.00 + fee$101.61

50K+$10 in 73 days (Goes up to $155.00 on Jan 15, 2027)$145.00 + fee$154.56

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Where & when

Venue

Mountain Vista High School

10585 Mountain Vista Ridge

Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

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Start times

Sat, Aug 14, 2027

7:00 PMSat

Race-day weatherTypically 85° / 58°

Right now43°, clear · wind SE 6 mph

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About this event

Chase the Moon is a 12 hour team relay and solo ultramarathon, run overnight under the light of the full moon in the Highlands Ranch Backcountry trail system, with some of the best views of the metro area and the Front Range. Run solo, or get your fellow moon chasing friends together for a 3 or 5 person relay team.

Every race starts at 7:00 PM on Saturday during a Rocky Mountain sunset, continues through the night beneath the full moon, and finishes at 7:00 AM on Sunday as the sun rises and paints the foothills with alpenglow. The 10.3 mile loop is 98% dirt with about 870 feet of climbing per lap, minimal technical difficulty and wide open views, and you run it counterclockwise with a headlamp. Aid is at Outlaw (mile 4.3) and the start/finish at Mountain Vista High School, where solo runners can set up a tent, chair and cooler.

Choose the 12, 6 or 3 hour solo, the 50K, or a 3 or 5 person 12 hour relay. Don't miss this unique running experience.

What's included

12, 6 and 3 hour solo, 50K, and 3 or 5 person 12 hour relays
Starts at 7:00 PM at sunset and runs through the night
10.3 mile loop, 98% dirt, about 870 feet of climbing per lap
Aid at Outlaw (mile 4.3) and the start/finish
Finish line closes at 7:00 AM as the sun comes up

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Race policy: Withdraw by Jul 15 for 75% race credit.

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Withdraw: 75% race credit through Jul 15, then 50% race credit (injury, illness or family emergency) through Aug 9, then nothing back. Credit is good for 12 months. Credit you used on this entry isn't re-issued.
Pregnancy: Withdraw any time before race day for 100% race credit, good for 24 months.
Transfer: Not allowed.
Defer: Not offered.
Change distance: Yourself, from your registration. Moving up pays the difference.

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