NIGHT NATION RUN - CINCINNATI
Date
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 8:30 PM EDTLocation
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Quick take
Run, dance, and celebrate at the world's first Running Music Festival, complete with DJs, light shows, and an epic after-party, all for a great cause.
Best for: cause-driven runners
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Distances & registration
3 optionsTap to see fee tiers and close dates.
5K
3 options · closes Aug 8, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
3mo 1d 20h 54m leftPREMIUM REGISTRATION
Closes Aug 8, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $59.98
STANDARD REGISTRATION
Closes Aug 8, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $49.98
VIP REGISTRATION
Closes Aug 8, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $70.98
Race feel
- Fun
- Quirky
- Festive
- For a Cause
Fun
Quirky
Festive
For a CauseThe Night Nation Run in Cincinnati offers a unique blend of a 5K fun run and a vibrant music festival. Experience a course filled with live DJs, dynamic light shows, neon, and bubble zones, culminating in an epic main stage after-party featuring top headliner DJs. This event celebrates life, music, and community, all while supporting Stand Up To Cancer's groundbreaking research to accelerate new therapies and save lives. Join over two million participants worldwide for an unforgettable night.
What to expect
- Expect a music-filled 5K course with live DJs, bubble zones, and light shows.
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the organizer
The Night Nation Run is the World’s first Running Music Festival the ultimate blend of a Music Festival and a Fun Run. Experience a music filled course with Live DJs, Bubble Zones, Light Shows, Neon, and Black Lights! Cross the finish line into an Epic Main Stage After Party featuring Top Headliner DJs!
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To date, over 2 MILLION people across the World have become a member of the Night Nation™! The Night Nation Run is proud to support Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) as their official charity. Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) is a groundbreaking initiative created to accelerate innovative cancer research that will get new therapies to patients quickly and save lives now. Celebrate Life. Celebrate friends and family. Celebrate Music. Run with the Night Nation™! REGISTRATION INCLUDES: Night Nation T-shirt (Premium & VIP Registration) Race Bib Glow Necklace Free Giveaways Pre and Post Race Concerts Admission into the Night Nation after party The best night of your life!
After-Party
Swag Included