Blacklight Run | Maryland 2026

🎉 Welcome to the Blacklight Run™

The Blacklight Run™ is none other than the brightest, most fun 5K out there. At the Blacklight Run™, we aren’t focused on how fast or how far you can run, what type of exercise you enjoy, or if you’re an avid runner. We don’t care if you’ve never run a day in your life! Instead, we welcome any and all participants looking for a glowing good time. Whether you sprint it, run it, or walk it, it doesn’t matter to us! We simply want you to enjoy it. This up to three miles race will be the best event you’ve ever spent with your friends and family—we promise.

⚙️ Event Setup

• Rule 1: Wear a white shirt (any white T-shirt will work).
• Rule 2: You will finish covered in Blacklight Run™ UV Glow Powder, that will glow in our Blacklight Zones™ and at the Blacklight Run After Party™.
• Appearance: By the end, you will look like you fell into a Ghost Buster’s movie (minus the slime) and covered with different colored Blacklight Run™ UV Liquid Glow.
• Unique Experience: This is the first of its kind at night and is quickly sweeping the nation!

🗓️ Event Details and Schedule

• Packet Pick-Up: Date and time will be emailed before the event. Please bring a photo ID to pick up your race packet.
• Pre-Order Merchandise: All items that have been pre-ordered MUST be picked up by start time on race day or at packet pickup.
• Race Day Packet Pick-Up: If you are unable to pick up your race packet and/or register on either of the packet pickup dates, you will be able to do so on race day.
• Parking: There is up to a $20 fee (cash only) for parking. Please arrive early to avoid traffic.

🚫 Important Logistics

• No Bag Check: (no lockers, etc.) Please note that there is NO bag check.
• Starting Line: We will be releasing waves of runners every 2-5 minutes at the starting line at the events start time.
• Race Bib: Be sure to attach your race bib to the front of your shirt with the safety pins provided.
• Pre-Race Party: Starts 45 minutes before the race. This is the best pre-party in the country.

🌊 During the Race

• Spectators: There will be no charge for spectators. An open area for spectator viewing will be available on both sides of the start/finish line.
• Water Stations: There will be a water station on the course and at the finish line.

🎊 After the Race

• After Race Party: Please stay after the race for an amazing Blacklight Run After Party.
• Glow Powder: Glow Powder will be sprayed across the crowd at the After Party under the most Blacklights ever seen assembled.

📩 Cancellation Policy

Please note we do not offer refunds. If you are unable to join us, please transfer your ticket to another athlete or contact service@blacklightrun.com for more information.

❓ FAQs

If you have any further questions, please be sure to check out our FAQ’s HERE.

📅 Event Location

The race will take place on July 11, 2026, at 27963 Budds Creek Rd, Mechanicsville, MD

For more information and registration, visit the official event page here.