Blacklight Run | Portland 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.

Rules

• Wear a white shirt: Any white T-shirt will work.
• Glow experience: 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 atmosphere: 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.
• 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: You may register or pick up your race packet on race day with a same day race check-in fee of $5 (Cash Only) per registration.
• Parks and Parking: There is up to a $20 fee (cash only) for parking. Please arrive early to avoid traffic.

Additional Information

• 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 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.
• Pre-Race Party: Starts 45 minutes before the race with music and a chance to get a ton of free glow gear at the stage!

Spectators

• No Charge: There will be no charge for spectators.
• Viewing Area: An open area for spectator viewing will be available on both sides of the start/finish line.
• Carpool: Be sure to carpool!
• Water Stations: There will be a water station on the course and at the finish line.

After Race Party & Refunds

• After 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.
• No Refunds: We do not offer refunds. If you cannot join us, please transfer your ticket to another athlete.
• Questions: For further inquiries, please check out our FAQ’s HERE.

Event Location

Address: 1940 N Victory Blvd, Portland, OR

Race URL: Visit here for registration and more details.