Moonlight Bootlegger 5k - Northville, MI
Updated
Saturday, May 8, 2027, first start 9:00 PM, in Northville (49601 8 Mile Rd). Distances: 5K. Entry from $45; the 5K goes from $45 to $50 after January 30.
Course and race notes
Miles, Moonshine, and Music - Under the Stars.
If you’re looking for a night running experience unlike anything else in Southeast Michigan, mark your calendar for May 8, 2027 and join us for the 15th annual Moonlight Bootlegger 5K at beautiful Maybury State Park in Northville, MI.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, May 8
2027 · in 182 days
Start time
9:00 PM
Earliest wave
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
5K
Price
$45
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Sat Jan 30 (in 84 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat May 8 (in 182 days)
Opened Jun 30, 2026
Race day in Northville
Weather
66° / 43°F
Typical high and low for May 8, with a 42% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Farmington, MI (8.9 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:21 AM – 8:39 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The 9:00 PM start is after sunset, so bring a light and something reflective.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
8 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.3 mi away.
Nearest public restroom: 0.4 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri May 7
Where to stay
0 within 3 mi20 within 5 mi
Hotel · Home2 Suites
Hotel 1 of 5: Home2
About 9 min drive3.0 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Holiday Inn Express Plymouth - Ann Arbor Area
About 10 min drive3.3 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Staybridge Suites Detroit - Novi
About 11 min drive3.7 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Saint John's Resort
About 12 min drive4.0 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Hyatt Place Detroit/Novi
About 12 min drive4.0 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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