Fri, Jun 18, 2027

Under the Moon 5K

Venice, FL

Opens Dec 18, 2026Annual since at least 2024

5K5K

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Apr 17, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Under the Moon 5K

The course starts in front of a minor-league stadium and runs a simple out-and-back along West Villages Parkway. It is an evening race, so the light is low and the route has a different feel than a morning run. The surroundings are open and easy underfoot, and the course itself is secondary to what happens after.

Packet pickup is offered the evening before at a car dealership in Port Charlotte, with a second window on race day before the start. The post-race scene takes over the plaza in front of the stadium, with food, music, and awards. It runs late, so plan accordingly.

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Under the Moon 5K 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a decent-sized field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

5K Results · 2026

706finishers

17:36winner

37:08median

1:10:13cutoff

Top 3: Jevin Meza (17:36) · Kevin Haley (17:45) · Brandon Bontrager (17:51)

The Under the Moon 5K has been held every year since at least 2024. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K6/18/2027 20:00$35

3.1 Miles6/18/2027 20:00$50

Going for a Time?

Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.

Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.

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Common Questions About the Under the Moon 5K

Will I finish last at the Under the Moon 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 37:08, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:10:13, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Under the Moon 5K a good first 5K?

A field of 706 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Under the Moon 5K?

The 5K winner ran 17:36 while the median finisher took 37:08. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.