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Wellness and Recreation
"Moonlight Howl and Run"

Moonlight Howl and Run

A signature Wolfpack Welcome Week event, the Moonlight Howl and Run is a great way to actively get to know campus. Meet us at the Memorial Belltower under the moonlight to kick off this 1.3-mile fun run. The race will end at Stafford Commons for a post-race party complete with music, snacks and photo ops with Mr. and Mrs. Wuf.

All race-day information will be communicated through Instagram. Please follow @NCStateWellRec to stay up-to-date with the Moonlight Howl and Run.

Event Details

  • Date: Thursday, Aug 22
  • Time: 9 p.m.
  • Cost: FREE
  • Location: The race begins at the Memorial Belltower
Register

Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug 21.  

Check-in and Packet Pick-up

  • Date: Wednesday, Aug 21
  • Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Location: Piedmont Ballroom, Talley Student Union

Participants must present their NC State ID in order to check-in and pick up their packets. Packets include t-shirts (for the first 1,800 to check in) and glow accessories. A final check-in option is available at the Memorial Belltower on Thursday, Aug 22 between 7 – 8 p.m. 

No shirts or glow accessories will be available on-site the day of the event.

Race Route

– The run/walk will begin at the Memorial Belltower.
– Head West toward the Court of North Carolina Trail.
– Turn South on Current Drive
– Turn West on Stinson Drive.
– Turn North on W. Broughton Drive.
– Turn West on Founders Drive.
– Turn South on Dan Allen Drive.
– Turn East on Thurman Drive near Pullen Hall and continue behind the residence halls toward Stafford Commons and Talley Student Union.

Frequently Asked Questions

All NC State University students, faculty and staff are eligible to participate. T-shirts are guaranteed to the first 1,800 participants who pre-register and check in.

Register online by Wednesday, Aug 21. The earlier, the better!

Stand out from the crowd during Moonlight Howl and Run by wearing bright, neon athletic clothing. Get creative by adding optional accessories like hats, fanny packs, tutus and more!

Take a picture of your ‘fit with your friends at the Memorial Belltower and share it with us on Instagram by tagging @NCStateWellRec and @NCStateDining.

T-shirts and glow accessories will be given to the first 1,800 participants to check in during Packet Pick-up at Talley Student Union in the Piedmont Ballroom on Wednesday, Aug 21 between 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Participants must present their NC State ID to receive their t-shirts and glow accessories.

The race will begin promptly at 9 p.m. on Thursday, Aug 22. It is recommended participants arrive by 8 p.m. Pre-race activities will begin by 8:15 p.m.

You may view the race route map above. Here are the turn-by-turn directions:

  • The run/walk will begin at the Memorial Belltower.
  • Head West toward the Court of North Carolina Trail.
  • Turn South on Current Drive.
  • Turn West on Stinson Drive.
  • Turn North on W. Broughton Drive.
  • Turn West on Founders Drive.
  • Turn South on Dan Allen Drive.
  • Turn East on Thurman Drive near Pullen Hall.
  • Continue behind the residence halls toward the finish line at Stafford Commons.

On-campus residents are encouraged to walk to the Memorial Belltower, as parking is limited near the start of the race. For those coming from off-campus, parking will be available in the Dan Allen and Coliseum parking decks.

The run will be canceled if inclement weather is expected to arrive during the event. An email will be sent to all registered participants if a decision is made to cancel.

Please follow @NCStateWellRec on Instagram to stay updated on any weather-related delays.

While we love our furry family members, dogs are not allowed on the race route.

Questions?

If you have additional questions not listed above, please reach out to: wellrec-info@ncsu.edu.