WHAT IS RUN IN THE DARK?

As darkness sweeps around the globe this November, 25,000 people worldwide will get up from their armchairs, slip on their red flashing armbands and pull on their running shoes to run in the dark.

Events kick off in Dublin at 8pm on Tuesday 14 November before thousands of others take part on Wednesday 15 November in 50+ cities.

Run in the Dark offers both 5k and 10k options; walkers are welcome to take part in 5k. Start time is usually 8pm, although this may vary, depending on your location.

If you prefer to run your own route on your own schedule, sign up to the AppRun event and time yourself using the Run in the Dark app from 14-15 November.

WHY WE RUN IN THE DARK

Connecting 5k and 10k runners both physically and virtually across 5 continents, Run in the Dark is a global movement lighting up the night to help cure paralysis in our lifetime. All fundraising and donations go to our charity partner Collaborative Cures, whose mission is to cure paralysis in our lifetime.

Find out more about Collaborative Cure’s mission.

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Flagship event entries include:

  • Each entry includes a run number with timing chip and flashing armband to light up the night as you run.
  • Your run pack will be posted to you in advance.
  • Join thousands of others taking part to receive your official time.
  • Download training resources to stay on track with training.
  • Receive your medal at the finish line and download your digital certificate to mark your achievement!
  • Run in the Dark tech tops were only included in entries until 5pm on Friday 1 September.

Pop-up event entries include:

  • Each entry includes a Run in the Dark buff and flashing armband to light up the night as you run.
  • Join a global community of runners sweeping the globe to cure paralysis in our lifetime.
  • Download your digital certificate to mark your achievement!
  • Access the Run in the Dark app to time your 5k or 10k and join the global leaderboard

AppRun event entries include:

  • Run your own route on your own schedule.
  • Time your 5k or 10k on the Run in the Dark app.
  • Join the global leaderboard and download your digital certificate to mark your achievement!
  • Option to add a run pack to your AppRun entry for an extra fee and P&P.
  • Pop-Up Events are now open. More will be rolling out over the course of July and August. 

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