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 Rules

• Dress Code: Wear a white shirt (any white T-shirt will work).
• Glow Factor: You will finish covered in Blacklight Run™ UV Glow Powder, that will glow in our Blacklight Zones™ and at the Blacklight Run After Party™.
• Unique Experience: 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.
• National Phenomenon: 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.
• Fee Notice: There is a $5.00 fee to pick up your packet on race day.
• 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: Available on race day for a fee of $5 (Cash Only).

🚗 Parking and Arrival

• Parking Fee: There is up to a $20 fee (cash only) for parking.
• Arrival Time: Please arrive early to avoid traffic.
• No Bag Check: There is NO bag check. Leave your valuables in the car or take what you want with you!
• Starting Line: We will be releasing waves of runners every 2-5 minutes at the starting line.

🎶 Pre-Race and After Party

• Pre-Race Party: Starts 45 minutes before the race. Music to blow you away!
• After Race Party: An amazing Blacklight Run After Party awaits. Glow Powder will be sprayed across the crowd under the most Blacklights ever seen assembled.
• Free Gear: Chance to get a ton of free glow gear at the stage!
• DJ Announcement: DJs to be announced soon!

💧 Race Operations

• Water Stations: There will be a water station on the course and at the finish line.
• Race Bib: Be sure to attach your race bib to the front of your shirt with the safety pins provided.
• No Refunds: Please note we do not offer refunds. If unable to join us, transfer your ticket or contact service@blacklightrun.com.
• FAQs: For further questions, please check out our FAQ’s HERE.

📍 Event Location

The event will take place at 27963 Budds Creek Rd, Mechanicsville, MD.

Join us on 2026-07-11 for an unforgettable experience! More details and registration can be found at this link.