In 5 days · Sat, Oct 24, 2026
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Saturday, October 24th, 2026
CAL EXPO, Sacramento CA
5K
51–76°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
51–70°F
dry
2024
54–77°F
dry
2023
55–74°F
dry
2022
45–74°F
dry
2021
56–61°F
rain
2020
53–75°F
dry
2019
59–88°F
dry
2018
51–78°F
dry
2017
53–87°F
dry
2016
56–71°F
rain
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 24
Sunny · 59–76°F
Saturday, Oct 24starts near 59°F · 12% chance of rain · wind up to 4 mph
About this race
The Night Nation Run is the World’s first Running Music Festival the ultimate blend of a Music Festival and a Fun Run. Experience a music filled course with Live DJs, Bubble Zones, Light Shows, Neon, and Black Lights! Cross the finish line into an Epic Main Stage After Party featuring Top Headliner DJs!
To date, over 2 MILLION people across the World have become a member of the Night Nation™!
The Night Nation Run is proud to support Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) as their official charity. Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) is a groundbreaking initiative created to accelerate innovative cancer research that will get new therapies to patients quickly and save lives now.
Celebrate Life. Celebrate friends and family. Celebrate Music. Run with the Night Nation™!
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
- Night Nation T-shirt (Premium & VIP Registration)
- Race Bib
- Glow Necklace
- Free Giveaways
- Pre and Post Race Concerts
- Admission into the Night Nation after party
- The best night of your life!
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