WHERE?

Auditorium Shores

WHEN?

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Race Entry On Sale Feb 21st ✦

THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2025
AUDITORIUM SHORES

Austin’s Favorite Nighttime Tradition is Back!

For 22 years, runners, walkers, and Trail lovers have come together for an electrifying evening benefiting the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail.

Join us Thursday, June 5, 2025, for a moonlit 5K with a shotgun start in downtown Austin. The scenic route winds along Lady Bird Lake and the Butler Trail, leading to the ultimate post-run fiesta—think legendary Tex-Mex, ice-cold margaritas, and live music!

Don’t miss this iconic event—grab your crew, lace up, and let’s run for the Trail!

Run Entry

Registration Cost: $65

Registration includes:

  • Race Entry
  • Maudie’s Moonlight 5K Run shirt
  • Entry to the Maudie’s Finish Line Celebration
  • Two Complimentary Maudie’s Margaritas
  • Complimentary Tex-Mex Snacks

All registration fees from the run go directly to The Trail Conservancy, providing critical funds needed to achieve our mission to protect, enhance, and connect the Ann & Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail for all! 

Have more questions? See our FAQ. 

Run Time + Place

Event Date: Thursday, June 5, 2025
Event Time: 8:00 PM shotgun start
Location: Auditorium Shores 900 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX

Event Schedule:

7:00 PM – Runners start arriving
7:45 PM – Pre-run stretches + National Anthem sung by Tje Austin
8:00 PM – Shotgun start
8:00 – 10:00 PM – Finish Line Party
Your registration includes entry into the Finish Line Party at Auditorium Shores. You must have your bib to enter, so please leave it on! There will be a Maudie’s Tex-Mex Nacho Bar, several Margarita bars, live music from DJ KICKIT, activations, and more. We will also have an assortment of non-alcoholic drinks and water available. All food and beverages are complimentary with your race entry.

Event Parking

Once you’ve registered, check your email for parking and packet pickup information, or see our FAQ section below for event day parking options.

2025 Run Route

This year, the 5K run will leave from Auditorium Shores – traveling into downtown and alongside Lady Bird Lake and the Butler Trail on Cesar Chavez before looping around at MoPac and returning to Auditorium Shores for the Finish Line Party.

Packet Pickup

Packet pickup will be at The Trail Conservancy’s offices, located at
1333 SHORE DISTRICT DRIVE, STE 602, ATX 78741.

Complimentary street parking is available along Shore District Drive and the surrounding retail parking garages.

All race packets must be picked up before race day! There will be no packet pickup available on-site prior to the race. If you’re 21 or older, don’t forget to bring a valid photo ID to receive your margarita drink coupons.

Packet pickup for the 2025 run will be on these dates:


What is in your run packet: 2025 Event Shirt, Running Bib with Margarita drink tickets, Safety pins, Cirkul Waterbottle, and Fun swag.

Run With a Team

Want to hit the course with your margarita buddy? Form a team and run together! Simply register as a Team Captain, set your team to public or private, and invite your friends to join in on the fun. Already signed up but want to join a team? No problem! Just log into your Event Dog account and select your squad—it’s as easy as choosing salt or no salt on the rim.

Every step you take supports the Trail! 100% of registration fees go directly to The Trail Conservancy, helping us protect, enhance, and connect the Ann & Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail for all.

Need help with team registration? See our FAQ. 

Event Volunteer Opportunities

Not a runner/walker/jogger, but you want to join us for the event? Volunteer and help us out! We have multiple options available, ranging from packet pick-up to event day assistance.

Event Sponsorship Opportunities

Want to get your brand or product in front of 2,500 runners? Join us as a sponsor or vendor for the 2025 5K.

For more information, email us at development@thetrailconservancy.org

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