Blacklight Run | Maryland 2026

Race Overview

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.

Race Rules

• Wear a white shirt: (any white T-shirt will work).
• Glow Powder: You will finish covered in Blacklight Run™ UV Glow Powder, that will glow in our Blacklight Zones™ and at the Blacklight Run After Party™. 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.
• Night Event: 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.
• Same-Day Fee: There is a $5.00 fee to pick up your packet on race day to encourage pre-packet pickup.
• Pre-Ordered 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 on prior dates, you will be able to do so on race day with a $5 (Cash Only) fee.

Parking and Start Info

• Parking Fee: There is up to a $20 fee (cash only) for parking. Please arrive early to avoid traffic.
• No Bag Check: There is NO bag check, so 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 at the event's start time.
• Race Bib: Be sure to attach your race bib to the front of your shirt with the safety pins provided. You will NOT be allowed on the course without a race bib.

Pre-Race and Spectator Information

• Pre-Race Party: Starts 45 minutes before the race, featuring music and chances to get free glow gear.
• Spectators: There will be no charge for spectators with an open area for viewing 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 Race Party: Please stay after the race for an amazing Blacklight Run After Party with glow powder sprayed across the crowd.

Refund 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.

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

Event Location

27963 Budds Creek Rd, Mechanicsville, MD

Race Date

2026-07-11

Registration Link

Register Here