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2026 Moonlight Loop

Date:
Sun, Aug 23, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Location:
536 5th Street
Columbus, Indiana
47201
United States
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What is the Moonlight Loop?

The Moonlight Loop is a leisurely 19-mile evening bike ride around scenic Columbus, Indiana - passing several architectural gems along the way.

When is it?

Saturday, August 22, 2026 - 9:00 PM EDT

Please Note: Because this is a night ride - this is NOT a race, (cyclists primarily travel together as a group) and everyone will depart the start line at 9:00pm, (so be there, be ready & plan pre-ride bathroom breaks accordingly).

Where is it?

The ride begins and ends in front of the Bartholomew County Public Library Plaza at 536 Fifth Street, Columbus, Indiana.

Who benefits from the ride?

The Moonlight Loop is a fundraiser for Friends of Columbus Animal Care Services (FCACS). Proceeds generated from the event go directly to FCAC's Adoption Medical Fund. This fund covers the cost of providing veterinary treatment, medicine, spay/neuter services and pet food for animals awaiting adoption in the Columbus Animal Care Services(CACS) facility, as well as those in foster care.

WHY should you ride?

Because you get a really cool glow-in-the-dark T-shirt! (Note: You need to register by August 1 to be guaranteed a T-shirt in your size.)

Of course, the funds raised by the Moonlight Loop are supporting a great cause, and doing a bike ride at night is a lot of fun!

Registration on the Day of the Event

On race day, August 22, participants must register in person at the event.

The 'Day of' Registration Fee is $45.

*Online registrations close at 11:59pm on August 21, 2026.

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