NIGHT LIGHT
NIGHT LIGHT is a trail running and running race on October 23, 2026 in Saint Paul, MN, with entry fees from $30 to $80.
- Date
- October 23, 2026 (83 days to go)
- Location
- 75 Winthrop St S, Saint Paul, MN
- Price
- $30–$80
- Sports
- Trail RunningRunning
From the Organizer
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
54°
Typical Low
37°
Based on US Climate Normals data from St Paul, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Saint Paul, MN
Population
307,762
as of 2023
City Elevation
914 ft
Nearest Airport
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 8 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Waiting For?
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Saint Paul than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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NIGHT LIGHT
Oct 23, 2026