The Night Light is back for 2024! We have something for everyone - Bring your family and friends out in the afternoon for a free self-paced Adventure Trail Trek with fun surprises along the trail. The evening will be time for the traditional Night Light race under the stars. Halloween is just around the corner so come on out with your costumes.

Walk, hike, run - no matter your speed you are welcome to join us for this fun fall event on the beautiful St. Paul trails.

Night Light schedule:

Saturday 10.26.2024

3:30pm: Adventure Trail Trek opens (FREE - REGISTRATION BELOW)

3:30pm: Day of Registration & Bib Pick-Up opens at the Battle Creek Rec Center

5:30pm: Adventure Trail Trek closes

6:30pm: Night Light 5K and 10K starts One lap = 5K | Two laps = 10K
(REGISTRATION BELOW)

7:30pm: 5km Awards

7:45pm: 10km Awards

After the race: Social hour at Wabasha Brewing

Bring a headlamp with you to the 2024 Night Light! With one and two lap distances, the race course winds its way through the trails of Battle Creek which is 100% off pavement. Expect grassy/dirt trails and a fair number of large climbs (yes hills!) The course is not lit so be ready with your own head lamp!

Don't be afraid of the dark! Get out to Battle Creek for the Night Light!

Join us after the race at Wabasha Brewing for a complimentary post-race drink!

Adventure Trail trek activities

  • 3km self-paced trail trek through Battle Creek Regional Park (with a few Halloween suprises along the way)

  • Orienteering Activity (Thanks to MN Orienteering)

  • Agility Course

  • Ski Erg

  • Slack Lines

  • Costume Contest

  • Food Trucks

PRICING

5K 10K
Early thru Aug 24th $35 $40
Standard up to Sept 15th $40 $45
Pre-Race up to Oct 19th $45 $50
Race week up to Oct 25th $50 $55
Day of Oct 26th $55 $60

REGISTRATION

Online pre-registration open through - 10.26.2024

Day of registration will be available at the Battle Creek Rec Center on race day starting at 3:30pm.

Battle Creek Rec Center
75 Winthrop St S
Saint Paul, MN 55119

Night Light Registration includes race, event pint glass and a free drink at Wabasha!

Cancellation Policy

Race Modification and Cancellation in the Event of Severe Weather:

Urban Trail Series race organizers first priority is to ensure that all athletes participating in the events will be safe. The races may be cancelled or shortened in the case of severe weather including extreme heat and humidity, high winds and lightning.

We will utilize The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Heat and Humidity Guidelines for Races, as well as information from the National Weather Service to decide how the races will be managed in case of severe weather conditions. 

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