NIGHT NATION RUN - RALEIGH
- Date
- August 22, 2026
- Distance
- STANDARD REGISTRATION · PREMIUM REGISTRATION · VIP REGISTRATION
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!
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
87°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Apex, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cary, NC
Population
176,686
as of 2023
Elevation
413 ft
Nearest Airport
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 7 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at NIGHT NATION RUN - RALEIGH, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
75
Days to train
- Race
- NIGHT NATION RUN - RALEIGH
- Date
- August 22, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the NIGHT NATION RUN - RALEIGH?
- NIGHT NATION RUN - RALEIGH is a running race held in Cary, North Carolina on August 22, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the NIGHT NATION RUN - RALEIGH?
- Saturday, August 22, 2026 in Cary, North Carolina at KOKA BOOTH AMPHITHEATRE, Cary, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the NIGHT NATION RUN - RALEIGH?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
NIGHT NATION RUN - RALEIGH
Aug 22, 2026