Night Run

In 2026, participants will have an updated route along the Moscow embankments.

The race route will be along Presnenskaya, Krasnopresnenskaya, Smolenskaya, Berezhkovskaya embankments, Kosygina street and will end on the territory of the University Square of the Lomonosov Moscow State University.

Attention! The route may be changed.

To register for Night Run, you must complete the online application form and pay the registration fee on Running Community website. During registration enter your personal data according to ID card.

Otherwise you will not be able to pick-up your participant packet and bib number. After you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email.

For registration to the first corral qualification is required. Attach a link to the electronic protocol of the race, which took place after 01.06.2024, with your result:

• for men — faster 36:00 at 10 km, faster 16:45 at 5 km
• for women — faster 39:00 at 10 km, faster 19:00 at 5 km

• Participants must be 16 years or older on race day.
• All participants are required to pick up their own participant packet (bib number) on 18 June 15:00-20:00 or 19 June 11:00-20:00 or 20 June 11:00-18:00.
• All participants are required to show a government-issued photo ID and original medical certificate stating the participant has no contraindication to running in competition upon picking up their own participant packet.
• Participants 16-17 years of age are required to show permission from their parent or legal guardian permitting them to participate in the race upon picking up their own participant packet.
• Registration fees are nonrefundable.

Regulations of the competition «Night Run» 2026

• if registered from 13.03.2026 to 27.05.2026 — 3500 rubles
• if registered from 21.05.2026 to 17.06.2026 — 3500 rubles
• if registered from 18.06.2026 to 20.06.2026 (if there are available entries) — 4500 rubles

Bib numbers with participant's name are available only for the first registration period (till 20.05.2026). Participants who register between 21.05.2026 and 20.06.2026 (including June 20) will receive a bib number without their name printed on it.

10% discount with SBP payment. Rules.

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Все участники от 18 до 65 лет, которые в процессе регистрации на забег согласятся с условиями страхования, будут автоматически застрахованы на время проведения соревнования. Это значит, что на дистанции вы будете находиться под защитой и сможете полностью сосредоточиться на покорении маршрута.

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Small football arena near the RZD Arena Sports Complex
125, Bolshaya Cherkizovskaya St., Building 10, Moscow (Cherkizovskaya metro station, Lokomotiv station MCC)

Thursday, June 18
15:00 – 20:00

Friday, June 19
11:00 – 20:00

Saturday, June 20
11:00 – 18:00

Participant packet includes: 

• bib number with timing chip and safety pins;
• wristband and clothing bag for clothing drop off;
• LED flashlight;
• finisher medal.

Optionally:

• Synthetic t-shirt Night Run 2026 x VTR. Price — 3500 rub.

To pick-up participant packet you must present:

• Government-issued photo identity document.
• Medical certificate stating the participant has no contra-indication to running in competition (medical certificate will not be returned, a photocopy of certificate is accepted upon presentation of the original).
• Participants 16-17 years of age must present permission from their parent or legal guardian permitting them to participate in the race.

If you can’t pick-up your participant packet on June 18-20, a friend or family member may serve as your proxy and pick up your race materials for you. Proxy must bring the following documents for person he/she is representing:

• The original letter of attorney for a third party to collect participant’s packet.
• Government-issued photo identity document.
• A copy of the participant’s identity document.
• Medical certificate stating the participant has no contra-indication to running in competition (medical certificate will not be returned, a photocopy of certificate is accepted upon presentation of the original).
• For participants 16-17 years of age: permission from their parent or legal guardian permitting them to participate in the race.

The power of attorney does not entitle the authorized person to participate in the race with your number. The transfer of the number is prohibited by the rules of the competition. A participant with a another's number will be disqualified.

Medical certificate must proof that the participant has no contra-indication to running in competition. Medical certificate must be valid in the athlete's country of residence, filled in, stamped and signed by a doctor, and comply with all the rules and regulations enforced in the athlete's country. The certificate must be issued less than 6 months prior to the race.

Certificates will not be returned to the participants. A copy is acceptable upon presentation of the original certificate.

Start area is located on Presnenskaya and Krasnopresnenskaya embankments.

Start area is opening at 21:00.

To get to the start area, we recommend using the metro station "Delovoy Tsentr" of the Filevskaya (4) or Solntsevskaya (8A) lines, exit No. 2 or 4

Please take into account road closures, possible delays and queues due to the number of participants. Come to the start area early, do not ruin your chances for a good race by being late.

Please note: there will be no locker rooms or storage lockers in the starting area. Transportation of unattended items in the starting corridor or area to the finish area will not be organized.

On the day of the race, you can leave your items in advance in the baggage storage, which will be located in the finish area and will be open from 11:00.

Finish area is located on the territory of the University Square of the Lomonosov Moscow State University.

Finish area and baggage storageis opening at 11:00.

Please use metro. It’s the fastest and most convenient way to get to the start area.

Arrive to Vorobyovy Gory or University metro station, Red line (1).

You can also get from the Lomonosovsky Prospekt metro station (exit 5).

Entrance to the start and finish areas

All visitors are subject to bag search by police. Prohibited items:

• A weapon of any kind, any dangerous item or “dual-use” item that could be considered dangerous, including hammers, saws, sharp objects, etc.
• Alcoholic beverages and illegal substances of any kind
• Glass or metal containers of liquid
• Suitcases and rolling bags, large packages
• Animals/pets.

Please note that entry to the start area for spectators will be closed.

Baggage storage and changing tents is located only in the finish area on the territory of the University Square of the Lomonosov Moscow State University.

For bag drop-off please use wristband and sticker with number, which you received with your bib number. Put the sticker on the bag and tie a wristband with the same number around your wrist.

Do not put any valuable or fragile items in your bag. We recommend you to keep your valuables, such as hotel card, mobile phone with you or with friends or family. The organisers are not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items.

Toilets are located in the start and finish area.

Please use the toilets beforehand. The biggest lines to toilets are just before the start.

The race starts at 22:00.

• 22:00 — Corral A start
• 22:02 — Corral B start
• 22:06 — Corral C start 
• 22:12 — Corral D start
• 22:18 — Corral E start 
• 22:28 — Corral F start
• 22:38 — Corral G start
• 22:50 — Corral H start
• 23:04 — Corral I start
• 23:10 — Corral J start
• 23:25 — Closing start

The start will be divided into several waves according to the submitted estimated personal times. The letters A, B, C, etc on your bib number show your allocated wave. Please note this cannot be changed. Marshals will ask to look at the wave letter marked on your running number and will only allow runners to enter the corresponding wave at the start.

Do not attempt to promote yourself to a faster wave - start in the correct wave, start steadily and you will be much more likely to enjoy your run. If you are running in an elaborate fancy-dress costume, you must position yourself at the rear of wave F or G so as not to impede other runners who want to run as fast as they can.

Your net running time will start to be recorded when you cross the start line. Follow directions from race officials and volunteers at all times for a safe and orderly start to the race.

Please mind your fellow runners when you change lanes or spit. Please take care not to endanger others or yourself. In order to be able to hear your fellow runners of volunteers we ask you to run without music headphones. Doing so you also won’t miss any cheers from the spectators.

No animals or wheeled vehicles/devices of any kind are allowed on the course. No wheeled vehicles are allowed to accompany the runners along the course. Anyone who disregards this rule will be disqualified and removed from the course.

Справиться с дистанцией и уложиться в планируемое финишное время помогут пейсмейкеры — опытные атлеты, которые пробегут дистанцию с заданным темпом. Ими выступят представители нескольких беговых клубов. Вы узнаете пейсмейкеров по футболкам и флагам с обозначением темпа и финишного времени.

Время, на которое будут пейсмейкеры:

• 0:35:00 (3:30 мин/км) — кластер A

Александр Якутилов, Семён Шлыков и Тимофей Ейбогин из Студенческой лиги лёгкой атлетики

• 0:37:30 (3:45 мин/км) — кластер B

Виктор Макарьев и Тимофей Кузин из Furia Squad

Евгений Павлов и Андрей Соломатин из Wolf Pack

• 0:39:00 (3:54 мин/км) — кластер C

Дмитрий Василенко и Богдан Потапкин из ENGIRUNNERS

Кирилл Смирнов и Александр Андреянов из IzMyLong

• 0:45:00 (4:30 мин/км) — кластер D

Дмитрий Беляев и Владимир Волошин из «Союза любителей бега»

Дмитрий Галицкий и Мария Рыбкина из Dusty Dumbbells

• 0:50:00 (5:00 мин/км) — кластер E

Никита Богачёв и Евгений Рыльских из Академия марафона

Вадим Ковалёв и Денис Терехов из Бегоин

• 0:55:00 (5:30 мин/км) — кластер F

Павел Валов и Наталья Сухинина из Бег с Удовольствием

• 0:55:00 (5:30 мин/км) — кластер G

Константин Рудаков и Елена Докучаева из Сокольники бегут

• 1:00:00 (6:00 мин/км) — кластер H

Николай Рыбкин и Эльвира Цуприкова из RunUp

• 1:00:00 (6:00 мин/км) — кластер I

Алина Герасимова и Анастасия Русанова из Бегаешь как девчонка

• 1:05:00 (6:30 мин/км) — кластер J

Наталия Перькова и Иван Паутов из Капибара

Иван Алексеев и Наталья Алексеева из Runderground

Николай Скопин и Валерий Крюков из MyRUNo

Medical aid will be located at the start and finish area and along the course. Please do not hesitate to contact any medical personnel if you are having difficulties – we appreciate you doing so. If you need medical aid, you may to ask any volunteer or fellow runners to an emergency call for you.

Your net time will be registered once your cross the finish line.

Please do not remain standing on the finish line, but continue walk slowly to the end of the finish area. After the finish you will recieve drinking water and finisher lapel pin.

If you are feeling unwell, please ask for the medical aid straight away.

Your result will be measured with chip timing system, judges at the finish and the video registration system.

Your net running time will be recorded when you cross the start and finish lines. The timing chip is on your race number. Please put your race number on the chest. Do not bend, crumple or fold it, do not keep the race number next to any magnets – it may damage the chip resulting in the loss of your personal result.

Within a few hours after the last runner finish you will receive a text message and email with your draft result. The results list will be available online at this website.

If your result is inaccurate or the result is missing, send a request to protest@runc.run. Specify your first and last name and race number in the email.

Participants will compete in overall classification. Men and women who took 1–5 places will be awarded.