NIGHT NATION RUN - RALEIGH
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
- Location
- Cary, NC
- KOKA BOOTH AMPHITHEATRE, 8003 Regency Pkwy, 27518
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
A vibrant 5K where music, lights, and celebration meet to support a vital cause.
- Fun
- Festive
- For a Cause
Fun
Festive
For a CauseWho it's for
- For a Cause
For a CauseGreat for: cause-driven runners
The Night Nation Run in Cary offers a unique 5K experience, blending the energy of a music festival with the joy of a fun run. Prepare for a course filled with live DJs, bubble zones, light shows, neon, and black lights, culminating in an epic main stage after-party with top headliner DJs. This event also proudly supports Stand Up To Cancer, making your participation a celebration of life, music, and community, all while contributing to vital cancer research.
What to expect
- Run a 5K course immersed in music, light shows, and bubble zones.
- Enjoy an epic main stage after-party featuring top headliner DJs.
- Receive a race bib, glow necklace, and a Night Nation T-shirt with premium registration.
Standout details
- World's first Running Music Festival
- Live DJs, Bubble Zones, Light Shows
- Epic Main Stage After Party
- Supports Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C)
Perks & features
- After-Party
- Swag Included
After-Party
Swag IncludedFrom the public listing — confirm on the official site.
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Distances & registration
3 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 5K
Sat, Aug 22, 8:00 PM EDT · From $44.99
Opens Dec 10, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Aug 12, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
- 5K
Sat, Aug 22, 8:00 PM EDT · From $54.99
Opens Dec 10, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Aug 12, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
- 5K
Sat, Aug 22, 8:00 PM EDT · From $65.99
Opens Dec 10, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Aug 12, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Vibe Check
Steady Effort
Steady Effortwarm-day exposure
- Rolling area
- Warm season
Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
- Rolling
- Timed race
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!
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!
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