Event Details

JOIN US FOR THE LONGEST RUNNING NIGHTTIME BIKE RIDE IN THE U.S.!

Organizers of the Moonlight Ramble® bike ride are excited to announce that the race will return on Saturday, August 26th, 2023 for its 59th edition. The Moonlight Ramble® is the longest running nighttime bike ride in the US and a great source of pride for St. Louis. The ride that began with one rider has grown into an annual tradition with thousands of riders taking to the streets of St. Louis at night under the light of the moon.

Registration Costs

  • Standard Rider fees:
    • $35 –  Open through May 31
    • $40 – June 1 – July 31
    • $45 – August 1 – 20
    • $50 – August 21 – 25
    • $55 – Augus 26
  • Youth Rider (Age 6-17) – $25
  • Child Rider Ages 1-5 are FREE but still must register for event
  • Premium Rider- $130 (includes custom cycling jersey, catered dinner and spot in the front start corral! – limited space remains!)
  • Virtual Century Ride – $20

*All registrations will incur a small service fee*

Registration opens soon!

Date

Saturday August 26, 2023

Schedule

  • 7:00 PM- Moonlight Festival Opens with vendor tents, merchandise, bike mechanics and more!
  • 7:00 PM- Packet pick-up and last minute registration opens
  • 10:00 PM- Moonlight Ramble Begins (start line will be open for 15 minutes)
  • 10:15 PM- Start Line Closes (no riders can start after 10:15 PM)
  • 10:30 PM- Live Music starts playing on the Moonlight stage at Manchester and Tower Grove Ave.
  • 11:45 PM – Cut-off for long course riders at the rest stop (City Foundry)
  • 1:00 AM- Moonlight Ramble and Festival Close

Location

The 2022 Ramble will once again start and finish in The Grove! We can’t wait to share one of St. Louis’ hippest and happening places with you!

Registration and Packet Pickup can be found at 4247 Manchester Ave, St. Louis Mo 63110

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Course Map

As is tradition, the 2023 Moonlight Ramble Route will be announced in the weeks leading up to the event. Find more information on previous routes by clicking on Ride Routes under Event Details.

 

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Official Pit Stop

This year’s official pit stop will once again be at City Foundry STL! Located in the heart of St. Louis’ Midtown, City Foundry STL pays homage to the city’s industrial roots while celebrating the future of St. Louis hospitality leaders in its central Food Hall. The Foundry’s bar and many of their restaurants will be staying open late to serve you! Be sure to plan some time exploring the new-ish venue!
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Festival Map

*Click on image to display a larger map.

Restaurants in The Grove!

Ladies and gentlemen, the list of amazing restaurants within the Moonlight Festival is long and delicious. You’re not going to want to miss out on trying out all of these amazing restaurants! Those include: The Handlebar, Everest Cafe, Beast Butcher & Block, Open Concept, Pie Guy Pizza, Sanctuaria, Taha’s Twisted Tiki, Sultan Mediterranean, The Gramophone, Vincent Van Doughnut, Sauce on the Side and Grace Meat + Three!

Entertainment

We’ll have Live Music to rock your socks off from 9:00 pm -10:00 pm and 10:45 pm – 1:00 am. This year’s band will be announced soon!
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Event Shirt

Register early to guarantee yourself this stupid soft, glow-in-the-dark custom t-shirt!

Parking

We have reserved lots within the Cortex district, which is a short ride to the festival. A map of the Cortex lots can be found below. These lots will be security protected.