Join us and celebrate the "unofficial" arrival of Summer on Memorial Day weekend for the exciting Crescent Moon 5K. The Crescent Moon 5K is a party and celebration of all that is fun on great summer nights - including a festive post-event Celebration Block Party for you and all your friends and family.
The urban run course starts directly in the downtown of Delaware, takes you through historic business district, the neighborhoods that make up the city, around the beautiful Mingo Park and alongside the Olentangy River, to an exciting downhill finish back at the heart of downtown.
Who can participant? You. We encourage runners and walkers of all shapes, sizes and abilities to participate. The course is open and fully supported for three and a half hours. Walker must be able to walk at an approximately 15:30 pace to complete the half marathon.
Participant Perks:
Lifestyle Event Shirt
Best DJs in Central Ohio at the Start, on Course, and Finish Line
Outstanding Post Race Food
Custom offical finishers Medal!
- Official New Moon finishers mug
Great Swag Bag
First beer on us!
Festive Post Race Party in downtown Delaware
Registration fees
Crescent Moon Closed
Online registration closed-
3.1 miles
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$35.00Jan 7 – Mar 30
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$40.00Mar 31 – May 18
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$45.00May 18 – May 22
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Run For A Cause Series - Spring 2018
Make your training and racing more meaningfulby raising awareness and support worthwhile causes, such as disease research,scholarships, youth programs, and other charitable causes.
Crescent Moon Quick Notes
Quick summary of event details:
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, May 26, 2018 Downtown Delaware, OH
START TIME: 6:00 PM
END TIME: 10:00 PM
COURSE: 5k out-n-back loop, ideal for spectators to cheer
PACKET PICK_UP (TBA):
RESTROOM LOCATIONS: N. Sandusky St and Winter St (NEAR PNC BANK LOCATION)
PREFERRED PARKING: Delaware County Offices 140 N. Sandusky St, Delaware, OH 43015 (Approx 0.50 mile from Start)
AIDESTATIONS: Water and Gatorade
Race Elements
- The 3.1 mile course is a 1.55 mile out-n-back course. The first 1.55 mile of the course runs counter (opposite direction) of the 6.55 course
Aid station at approximately each mile.
Fantastic course support led by the community and residents of Delaware, the school system, fraternities and sororities, and more.
Course entertainment.
Entry to the post-race Celebration Block Party, starting at 7:00 pm featuring live music, grilled food, and summer drinks.
All finishers will receive a custom medal and commemorative New Moon mug. Finishers will be able to enjoy the 1st glass of the summer drink of their choice in the New Moon Celebration Block Party.
- EVERY PARTICIPANT RECEIVES AN OFFICIAL EVENT SHIRT.
Packet Pick-up
Please bring a household, canned or dry food item to packet pick-up location or to event on race day. We are collecting these items for donation to People in Need of Delaware County.
We are also collecting your gently-used running shoes for donation to the Common Ground Free Store of Delaware. Please bring a pair to packet pick-up or check-in to be donated.
Thank you for giving back!
Packet Pick-up Schedule- Note: Locations, Times & Dates
PACKET PICK_UP: TBA
Event Day -Saturday, May 26 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Course Map - Crescent Moon 5K
Parking
Inclement Weather Policy
Weather forecasts will be monitored prior to the event paying special attention to the possibility of heavy rain, thunder and lightning, high winds and extreme temperatures. If necessary, athletes will be made aware of these predictions on the Greenswell website and on our Facebook so that participants can properly prepare for severe weather during the race as well as possible course alterations. Severe weather updates will also be sent to participants via email as necessary.
The Event Director and Safety Director will monitor the weather and make a decision if any action will be taken to modify the race. Possible changes include: altering the start time for the race or in extreme situations, cancellation of the event. Please listen closely to all public address announcements at the starting line of the race.
Visible lightning will cause the race to be postponed for a minimum of 15 minutes. Additional sightings will continue to delay the race in 15 minute increments.
If heat is predicted, extra water and hydration stations will be provided to the athletes, both prior to, during and after the event. The medical team will be alerted that athletes may require additional medical attention during and after the event due to the high temperatures. If it is felt that it is unsafe for participants to start the race due to severe heat that race may be suspended or cancelled.
Race personnel reserve the right to delay, cancel, or suspend the race due to inclement weather. Participants must abandon the race if ordered to do so the race personnel, medical staff, fire or police officers.
Event schedule
- Sat, May 25, 2019 4:00 PM - Athlete Check-in Event Site Begins
- Sat, May 25, 2019 5:30 PM - Event Formation Begins
- Sat, May 25, 2019 5:30 PM - Athlete Check-in Event Site Ends
- Sat, May 25, 2019 5:40 PM - Event Formation Begins
- Sat, May 25, 2019 6:00 PM - Corral A Begins (Crescent Moon)
- Sat, May 25, 2019 6:45 PM - Block Party Begins
Contact information
- Event contact
- Craig Thompson
- Phone
- +1 614-425-1156
- Website
- Visit website