
Moonlight Howl 5K Run/Walk is a running race on October 23, 2026 in Ballwin, MO, with an entry fee of $35.
From the Organizer
Come join us and race under the moonlight at the 15th annual Moonlight Howl 5K Run/Walk. This unique race starts at 9pm so you can enjoy the cooler weather and experience the thrill of running at night! The Ballwin Moonlight Howl 5K run/walk encourages and welcomes all ages and fitness levels.
For more information including course maps, schedule of events, race options, volunteer signup, etc. Please visit - https://www.mseracing.com/moonlight-howl-run
Events
Weather
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
67°
Typical Low
43°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from St Louis Sprt Of S L Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
30,835
as of 2023
City Elevation
640 ft
Nearest Airport
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 14 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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Moonlight Howl 5K Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Plan your trip
Coming from out of town? There's more to Ballwin than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Moonlight Howl 5K Run/Walk
Oct 23, 2026