Moonlight Meltdown 5k Run/Walk, Sunset Safari 10k Hybrid Trail Run, Lakeview Half Marathon 2027
- Date
- Saturday, April 24, 2027
- Start time
- 4:40 PM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Belgium, Wisconsin
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $57.50 on Nov 24, 2026
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Apr 24, 20274:40 PM | $55$57.50 after Nov 24, 2026 | – |
| Sunset Safari 10k Hybrid Trail Run | 10K | Apr 24, 20276:50 PM | $35$37.50 after Nov 24, 2026 | – |
| Moonlight Meltdown 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Apr 24, 20278:00 PM | $25$27.50 after Nov 24, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Half Marathon fee goes up to $57.50 on Nov 24, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Lakeview Half Marathon: $55 until Nov 24, then $57.50 until Dec 24, then $60 until Jan 24, then $62.50 until Feb 24, then $65 until Mar 24, then $70 until Apr 24, then $75 until Apr 24.
- Sunset Safari 10k Hybrid Trail Run: $35 until Nov 24, then $37.50 until Dec 24, then $40 until Jan 24, then $42.50 until Feb 24, then $45 until Mar 24, then $47.50 until Apr 24, then $52.50 until Apr 24.
- Moonlight Meltdown 5K Run/Walk: $25 until Nov 24, then $27.50 until Dec 24, then $30 until Jan 24, then $32.50 until Feb 24, then $35 until Mar 24, then $37.50 until Apr 24, then $40 until Apr 24.
Online registration closes Apr 24, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $55, entry is about 15 percent below a typical half marathon in Wisconsin, which costs $65 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Wisconsin runs 2:12:36, about 10:07 a mile, based on 4 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:18:04 and men in 1:58:49.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:55 AM, and the Lakeview Half Marathon starts at 4:40 PM. The start sits about 740 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
129 Spring Street, Belgium, WI 53004
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (5 years)Moonlight Meltdown 5K
Sunset Safari 10k Hybrid/Crossover Trail Run
Lakeview 1/2 Marathon
Aggregated from official results (Race Day Events) for Moonlight Meltdown 5k Run/Walk, Sunset Safari 10k Hybrid Trail Run, Lakeview Half Marathon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Moonlight Meltdown 5k Run/Walk, Sunset Safari 10k Hybrid Trail Run, Lakeview Half Marathon?
At the 2026 Moonlight Meltdown 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 23:38 or better, the top quarter in 27:22, and half the field in 32:12; the last tenth came in after 54:47.
At the 2026 Sunset Safari 10k Hybrid/Crossover Trail Run, the fastest tenth finished in 45:35 or better, the top quarter in 51:37, and half the field in 56:02; the last tenth came in after 1:13:20.
At the 2026 Lakeview 1/2 Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:46:03 or better, the top quarter in 1:54:04, and half the field in 2:02:36; the last tenth came in after 2:26:43.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 25:03 | 24:53 |
| 20-29 | 23:31 | 23:48 |
| 30-39 | 29:48 | 19:53 |
| 40-49 | 28:15 | 26:13 |
| 50-59 | 41:17 | 26:17 |
| 60-69 | 46:08 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 45 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Moonlight Meltdown 5k Run/Walk, Sunset Safari 10k Hybrid Trail Run, Lakeview Half Marathon 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 128 to 147 finishers, and the median time dropped from 32:27 to 32:12.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 147 (+35%) | 32:12 | under 23:38 | 16:56 |
| 2025 | 109 (-27%) | 31:45 | under 22:20 | 17:11 |
| 2024 | 149 (-15%) | 31:13 | under 22:41 | 17:45 |
| 2023 | 176 (+38%) | 31:39 | under 22:41 | 17:21 |
| 2022 | 128 | 32:27 | under 22:48 | 18:41 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most US trail 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 27:22, against 31:03 in a typical US trail 5K, so times here run 12 percent faster.
- 10K: Faster than most US trail 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 51:37, against 1:02:44 in a typical US trail 10K, so times here run 18 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Race details
- Where
- 129 Spring Street, Belgium, WI 53004Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 740 feet
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 24, 2027), 2026 (Apr 25, 2026), 2025 (Apr 26, 2025), 2024 (Apr 20, 2024), 2023 (Apr 16, 2023), 2022 (Apr 24, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Moonlight Meltdown 5k Run/Walk, Sunset Safari 10k Hybrid Trail Run, Lakeview Half Marathon?
- Saturday, April 24, 2027, starting at 4:40 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $57.50 on Nov 24, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 24, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Wisconsin?
- At $55, entry is about 15 percent below a typical half marathon in Wisconsin, which costs $65 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 147 runners finished the Moonlight Meltdown 5K; the median finish was 32:12 and the winner ran 16:56.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 27:22, against 31:03 in a typical US trail 5K, so times here run 12 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 129 Spring Street, Belgium, WI 53004.
From the organizers
Welcome to the 14th Annual Moonlight Meltdown Run/Walk, brought to you by The Snow Runners LTD & Belgium Fire and Rescue Dept.
Come run or walk with us Saturday, April 24th 2027 and choose your favorite distance from our 3 awesome races, Moonlight Meltdown 5k, Sunset Safari 10k, and the Lakeview Half Marathon 13.1!
This year's chip-timed events will start and finish at Kyote's Bar and Grill in Belgium. Each runner will receive a Custom Race T-shirt, complimentary food & drink and a chance to win a cash raffle following the race at Kyotes Post-Race Party.
Please join us for the 14th Annual Moonlight Meltdown Run/Walk. All proceeds go towards Belgium Fire and Rescue Dept., Snow Runners LTD, and TBD.