Moonlight Bike Ride
- Date
- July 18, 2026
- Distance
- Bike Ride
From the Organizer
Enjoy an 11-mile, closed-course bike ride from Old Town Lenexa through the Meritex caves. Decorate your bicycle in lights for this fun family ride! You will receive a Moonlight Bike Ride T-shirt, while supplies last. We will honor size requests to the extent possible.
“Light the Night” - bicycle-decorating contest
Decorate your bike in fun lights and enter into the Light the Night contest. Judging is at 9:30 p.m. at the start line of the race. (Prizes given to top 3 winners!)
Pancake Breakfast
Stick around for a tasty pancake breakfast after the ride ($8/$10 at the door).
Permitted Bikes
Participants must ride a two- or three-wheeled bicycle to participate.
Class 1 E-Bikes are also permitted. For any questions or to request accommodations beyond these guidelines, please contact us at rlatta@lenexa.com.
Not Permitted
Throttled Bicycles
Hover Boards
Motorized Scooters
A helmet must be worn, and your bicycle must have a front light and rear reflector. Rear lights are suggested.
Ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
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Packet pickup
July 17, 2026: 4–7 p.m. at Old Town Activity Center (9301 Pflumm Rd., Lenexa, KS 66215).
July 18, 2026: 8–9:30 p.m. in front of the Old Town shops (Pflumm Road and Santa Fe Trail Drive).
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No refunds will be given.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
89°
Typical Low
70°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Olathe 3e, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lenexa, KS
Population
57,986
as of 2023
Elevation
1,032 ft
Nearest Airport
MCI
Kansas City International Airport · 24 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Moonlight Bike Ride, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
40
Days to train
- Race
- Moonlight Bike Ride
- Date
- July 18, 2026
Coming Up
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10K · 5K
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KC Endurance High School Cross Country Camp
3 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Moonlight Bike Ride?
- Moonlight Bike Ride is a running race held in Lenexa, Kansas on July 18, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Moonlight Bike Ride?
- Saturday, July 18, 2026 in Lenexa, Kansas at Old Town Lenexa, Santa Fe Trail Drive & Pflumm Road, Lenexa, KS. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Moonlight Bike Ride?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Moonlight Bike Ride
Jul 18, 2026