Danville, IL, United States · Saturday, August 14, 2027

Timed 8 hours

Howl at the Moon 8 Hour Run

317 days away

50 km Distance

not publishedn/a Climbing

2.5 est Grit · Entry level

Calculated from 50 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.5 as a floor, not a verdict.

40.1245° N, 87.6300° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Field size ~1 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (8h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, August

Daytime high 29°C

Night low 18°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 13 h 51 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 204 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	8h	1	—	Nancy McCarty · 49.487 km
2025	8h	69	Kevin Polking · 80.869 km	Patricia Schaefer · 67.592 km
2024	8h	86	Keith Virden · 82.478 km	Mary Toohill · 69.604 km
2023	8h	61	Scott Colford · 75.639 km	Kyla Daniels · 69.604 km
2022	8h	95	Tyler Jones · 100.584 km	Stefanie Carter · 74.834 km
2021	8h	133	Justin Stewart · 98.169 km	Melissa Gossman · 71.615 km
2019	8h	205	Justin Stewart · 96.560 km	Elisabeth Pudik · 74.029 km
2018	8h	186	Joey Miller · 91.619 km	Randi Lucas · 71.245 km
2017	8h	209	Aaron Churchill · 92.424 km	Patricia Schaefer · 83.444 km
2016	8h	196	Aaron Churchill · 87.129 km	Patricia Schaefer · 82.639 km

The field shrank 99% between 2025 (69) and 2026 (1). 100% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (8h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

By UltraHub Expert

Gear for this race

Chosen for 50 km of trail.

Trail Running Shoes 50 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 50 km, without the bounce.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Adidas

Terrex Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Speed Ultra to have a grippy outsole and great lockdown, while iRunFar noted that the shoe works on a variety of trail conditi…

★★★★★ 4.5

Skratch Labs