Blacklight Run | Portland 2026

Event 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.

Event Rules

• White Shirt: 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™.
• 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.
• Night Race: This is the first of its kind at night and is quickly sweeping the nation!

Event Details and Schedule

• Packet Pick-Up: Packet pick-up date and time will be emailed before the event.
• Photo ID: Please bring a photo ID to pick up your race packet. There is a $5.00 fee to pick up your packet on race day.
• 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 Pickup: A same day race check-in fee of $5 (Cash Only) per registration will apply if not picked up prior.

Parking and Arrival

• Parking Fee: There is up to a $20 fee (cash only) for parking. Please arrive early to avoid traffic.
• No Bag Check: Please note that 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.

Events on Race Day

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

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.

Additional Information

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

Event Location

Address: 1940 N Victory Blvd, Portland, OR

Date: 2026-08-22

Register for the Blacklight Run