Night Light
Saint Paul, Minnesota
- 5K entry
- $45
- Day to go
- 1
At a glance
- Date
- Oct 23, 2026
- Location
- Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Distances
- 15K, 10K, 5K
- Registration
- Open until Oct 23, 2026, via runsignup.com
Listed from RunSignUp. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
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Walk, hike, run - no matter your speed you are welcome to join us for this fun fall event on the beautiful St. Paul trails.
Bring a headlamp with you to the 2026 Night Light! With multiple distances 5K, 10K & 15K, & 15K relay. 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!
Relay Divisions:
Women's, Men's & mixed.
Masters 40+ Women's, Men's & mixed
The 3 person relay is three laps of the 5K course with runners handing off at the exchange zone. First person to create the team pays the team race fee with 2nd and 3rd runner signing up at no additional charge.
Key dates
Registration opens
Jun 10, 2026
Tier 1 ends
Sep 1, 2026
Tier 2 ends
Oct 1, 2026
Tier 1 ends
Oct 1, 2026
Tier 3 ends
Oct 19, 2026
Tier 2 ends
Oct 19, 2026
Tier 4 ends
Oct 22, 2026
Tier 3 ends
Oct 22, 2026
Registration closes
Oct 23, 2026
Race day
Oct 23, 2026
Tier 4 ends
Oct 23, 2026
Tier 5 ends
Oct 23, 2026
Pricing
15K RELAY
Tier 4, until Oct 22, 2026
$125
15K Relay MASTERS
Tier 3, until Oct 22, 2026
$125
15K
Tier 4, then $60 from Oct 23, 2026
$55
10K
Tier 4, then $60 from Oct 23, 2026
$50
5K
Tier 4, then $60 from Oct 23, 2026
$45
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