Moonlight Howl and Run

Runners gather at the Memorial Bell tower before the Moonlight Howl and Run. The Moonlight Howl and Run is an annual 1.3 mile fun run/walk that takes participants from the Memorial Belltower to Stafford Commons on a path that runs through NC State’s Main Campus. (Chloe Allen)

Runners gather at the Memorial Bell tower before the Moonlight Howl and Run. The Moonlight Howl and Run is an annual 1.3 mile fun run/walk that takes participants from the Memorial Belltower to Stafford Commons on a path that runs through NC State’s Main Campus. (Alex Rivas)

Kylie Karabinos, a second-year vet student studying mixed animal medicine, leads Moonlight Howl and Run participants in a pre-race Zumba class. The Moonlight Howl and Run is an annual 1.3 mile fun run/walk that takes participants from the Memorial Belltower to Stafford Commons on a path that runs through NC State’s Main Campus. (Alex Rivas)

Kylie Karabinos, a second-year vet student studying mixed animal medicine, leads Moonlight Howl and Run participants in a pre-race Zumba class. The Moonlight Howl and Run is an annual 1.3 mile fun run/walk that takes participants from the Memorial Belltower to Stafford Commons on a path that runs through NC State’s Main Campus. (Chloe Allen)

Runners gather at the Memorial Bell tower before the Moonlight Howl and Run. The Moonlight Howl and Run is an annual 1.3 mile fun run/walk that takes participants from the Memorial Belltower to Stafford Commons on a path that runs through NC State’s Main Campus. (Alex Rivas)

Members of the NC State Cycling Club prepare to start the Moonlight Howl and Run. The Cycling Club starts the fun run at the front of the pack, leading participants from the Memorial Belltower to Stafford Commons on a path that runs through NC State’s Main Campus. (Chloe Allen)

Members of the NC State Cycling Club officially start the Moonlight Howl and Run. The Cycling Club starts the fun run at the front of the pack, leading participants from the Memorial Belltower to Stafford Commons on a path that runs through NC State’s Main Campus. (Alex Rivas)

Runners race toward the Court of North Carolina at the beginning of the Moonlight Howl and Run. The Moonlight Howl and Run is an annual 1.3 mile fun run/walk that takes participants from the Memorial Belltower to Stafford Commons on a path that runs through NC State’s Main Campus. (Alex Rivas)

Runners race toward the Court of North Carolina at the beginning of the Moonlight Howl and Run. The Moonlight Howl and Run is an annual 1.3 mile fun run/walk that takes participants from the Memorial Belltower to Stafford Commons on a path that runs through NC State’s Main Campus. (Alex Rivas)

A group of runners scale a wall on the Court of North Carolina during the Moonlight Howl and Run on Thursday, Aug. 21 2025. The Moonlight Howl and Run is an annual 1.3 mile fun run/walk that takes participants from the Memorial Belltower to Stafford Commons on a path that runs through NC State’s Main Campus. (Chloe Allen)

A group of runners scale a wall on the Court of North Carolina during the Moonlight Howl and Run on Thursday, Aug. 21 2025. The Moonlight Howl and Run is an annual 1.3 mile fun run/walk that takes participants from the Memorial Belltower to Stafford Commons on a path that runs through NC State’s Main Campus. (Chloe Allen)

A group of participants welcome their fellow runners to the finish line of the Moonlight Howl and Run. The Moonlight Howl and Run is an annual 1.3 mile fun run/walk that takes participants from the Memorial Belltower to Stafford Commons on a path that runs through NC State’s Main Campus. (Chloe Allen)

Runners crowd Stafford Commons during the Moonlight Howl and Run post-race celebration. The Moonlight Howl and Run is an annual 1.3 mile fun run/walk that takes participants from the Memorial Belltower to Stafford Commons on a path that runs through NC State’s Main Campus. (Alex Rivas)

Runners crowd Stafford Commons during the Moonlight Howl and Run post-race celebration. The Moonlight Howl and Run is an annual 1.3 mile fun run/walk that takes participants from the Memorial Belltower to Stafford Commons on a path that runs through NC State’s Main Campus. (Chloe Allen)

The lights of Talley shine over Stafford Commons during the Moonlight Howl and Run post-race celebration to greet participants. The Moonlight Howl and Run is an annual 1.3 mile fun run/walk that takes participants from the Memorial Belltower to Stafford Commons on a path that runs through NC State’s Main Campus. (Alex Rivas)

Mr. and Ms. Wuf appear at the Moonlight Howl and Run post-race celebration to greet participants. The Moonlight Howl and Run is an annual 1.3 mile fun run/walk that takes participants from the Memorial Belltower to Stafford Commons on a path that runs through NC State’s Main Campus. (Alex Rivas)