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

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 9pm, (so be there, be ready & plan pre-ride bathroom breaks accordingly). The ride begins and ends in front of the Bartholomew County Public Library/Visitors Center Plaza at 536 Fifth Street, Columbus, Indiana.

The Moonlight Loop is a fundraiser for Friends of Columbus Animal Care Services (FCACS). FCACS is the not-for-profit fundraising arm for Columbus Animal Care Services (CACS). CACS provides an animal shelter and field services for the Columbus community and is located at 2730 Arnold Street.

Proceeds generated from the Moonlight Loop go directly to the FCACS's Adoption Medical Fund. This fund covers the cost of providing veterinary treatment, medicine, spay/neuter services and pet food for the animals awaiting adoption in the CACS facility, as well as those in foster care.

Registration is $35 through June 30; $40 from July 1 - August 21; and $45 on race day, August 22, 2026.

Please note that online registration will end at 11:59 pm on Friday, August 21. After that you will need to register at the event. Individuals living in Columbus can register at the shelter thru 5:00 pm Friday, August 21, 2026.

Individuals will receive an official glow-in-the-dark T-shirt upon checking in for the ride. The registration fee includes the T-shirt**, SAG support vehicles, and refreshments at the mid-point of the ride.

** Please note that T-shirts are not guaranteed for participants who register after August 1, 2026. T-shirts are men's sizes so please order accordingly.

Date: August 22, 2026
Distances: 19 miles
City, State: Columbus, Indiana
Start Location: Bartholomew Cnty Library, 536 Fifth St.
Start Time: 9:00 PM
Online Information: https://www.columbus.in.gov/animal-care-services/moonlight-loop/
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