Howl at the Moon

Trail Running covering 8 h in Danville (Illinois, United States)

Location

Danville, Illinois, United StatesShow on map(40.1245° N, 87.6300° W)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +260 m

Howl at the Moon is an endurance sporting event in Danville, Illinois, US focused on Trail Running. Key features include Festive, Nature & Off-Road, Forest.

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Howl at the Moon (8 h) (8 h, +260 m D+), and Howl at the Moon (4 h) (4 h, +260 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (kennekukroadrunners.com).

Official website

Howl at the Moon in Danville (Work: "Appleorchardmountain", Photo: Gafoto, License: CC BY 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Appleorchardmountain" · Photo: **Gafoto** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 3.0
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Event characteristics

Festive Nature & Off-Road Forest

Races & distances (2)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Howl at the Moon (8 h)	Trail Running	8 h	+260 m	185 m - 242 m	Multi-lap course	Route & profile
Howl at the Moon (4 h)	Trail Running	4 h	+260 m	188 m - 245 m	Multi-lap course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

8 h

Elevation gain

+260 m D+

Elevation loss

-260 m D-

Altitude range

185 m - 242 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

5.2 % / 9.4 %

Course format

Multi-lap course

8 h+260 m D+Peak 242 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 185 m to 242 m above sea level (+260 m D+, -260 m D-)

Peak: 242 m·at 6.7 km·Ø 5.2 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Howl at the Moon take place?

Howl at the Moon takes place in Danville, Illinois, US (start area at coordinates 40.1245° N, 87.63° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Howl at the Moon?

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Howl at the Moon (8 h) (8 h, +260 m D+), and Howl at the Moon (4 h) (4 h, +260 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Howl at the Moon?

The main competition (Howl at the Moon (8 h) over 8 h) is designed as a multi-lap course featuring +260 m of elevation gain and -260 m of elevation loss, ranging between 185 m and 242 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Howl at the Moon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (kennekukroadrunners.com).