Night Run

The route offers spectacular views of the Russian Academy of Sciences building, the building of the Ministry of Defense, the Andreevsky and Krymsky bridges.

*The participants packets pick up time will be updated shortly.

To make the preparation of participant packages safe, we will take the following safety actions:

• We will measure the body temperature of the personnel before the shift starts.
• People with temperature above 37 degrees or signs of respiratory infections will not be allowed to work.
• We will brief all personnel on measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus infection.
• We will require personnel to wear masks and gloves while working.
• We will ensure that personal protective equipment is replaced every 3 hours.
• We will provide a 1.5 m distance between workplaces and place antiseptics on them.
• We will ventilate the facility and disinfect surfaces every 2 hours.

To make the distribution of participant packages safe, we will take the following safety actions:

• We will measure the body temperature of the personnel before the shift starts. People with temperature above 37 degrees or signs of respiratory infections will not be allowed to work.
• We will brief all personnel on measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus infection.
• We will place hand sanitizers within the event area.
• We will require staff and volunteers involved in the issue of start numbers to wear masks, gloves and face screens. We will ensure that personal protective equipment is changed every 3 hours.
• We will require contractor and partner personnel to wear masks and gloves.
• We will disinfect the surfaces every 2 hours.
• We will measure the body temperature of all visitors to the pavilion of distribution of participant packages. We will not allow people with temperature above 37 degrees or signs of respiratory infections to enter the pavilion.
• We will require all visitors to wear a mask and gloves while visiting the pavilion of distribution of participant packages. We will include a face mask in the participant package.

To make the race day safe, we will take the following safety actions:

• We will measure the body temperature of the personnel before the shift starts. People with temperature above 37 degrees or signs of respiratory infections will not be allowed to work.
• We will measure the body temperature of all visitors to the start area. We will not allow people with temperature above 37 degrees or signs of respiratory infections to enter the start area.
• We will brief all personnel on measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus infection.
• We will require staff and volunteers to wear masks, gloves and face screens.
• We will ensure that personal protective equipment is changed every 3 hours.
• We will require all participants and spectators to wear face masks and gloves at the entrance to the start area.
• We will place hand sanitizers within the start area.
• We will disinfect surfaces every 2 hours.
• We will organize a staged filling of start corrals with control of number of people and density.
• At the drinks station water in cups will be replaced by bottles (500 ml).
• At the finish line we will distribute bottled water and a pin in your hands. We will recommend that spectators refrain from visiting the start area.

All participants must follow safety procedures:

• Participants must pass a body temperature measurement at the entrance to the race number distribution pavilion on Friday or Saturday and at the entrance to the start area on the race day.
• Participants must wear face masks and gloves when visiting the race number distribution pavilion and when entering the start area on the race day.
• Participants are advised to keep a distance of 1.5 m with other people, wear masks before the start and after the finish, disinfect their hands.
• According to the measures provided by Rospotrebnadzor, participants are recommended to pass an COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction test (PCR) with the results obtained not earlier than two days before the race.

Online registration for the Night Run is closed!

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.

Additional registration will be open 8 October 15:00-21:00 and 9 October 12:00-21:30 at the bib pick up location in Luzhniki Olympic complex.

• Participants must be 16 years or older on race day.
• All participants are required to pick up their own participant packet (bib number) on 8 October 15:00-21:00 or 9 October 10:00-18:00.
• 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.

• if registered until 25 February — 1500 rubles.
• if registered until 1 June — 2000 rubles.
• if registered 17-19 June — 2500 rubles.

If you pay with your "Mir" card, you get a 10% discount on the registration fee. Rules of the promotion.

Luzhniki Stadium, sector 5S 
Olympic complex "Luzhniki"
Moscow, Luzhniki St., 24, bldg. 1

Friday, 8 October
15:00 – 21:00

Saturday, 9 October
10:00 – 18:00

*Pick up time might be changed.

Participant packet includes: 

• Bib number with timing chip and safety pins.
• Wristband and clothing bag for clothing drop off.
• LED flashlight.
• Finisher lapel pin.

Optionally:
• Synthetic t-shirt with event design. Online price - 990 rub., offline price - 1200 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 18-19 June, 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.

Medical Certificate Form

Participant packets pick-up will take place in Luzhniki Stadium, sector 5A.

Please use metro station Sportivnaya or Vorobyovy gory (Line 1 Red), exit to the Olympic complex "Luzhniki", follow the signs.

Start area is located at Olympic complex "Luzhniki".

Please use metro station Sportivnaya or Vorobyovy gory (Line 1 Red), exit to the Olympic complex "Luzhniki", follow the signs. There will be no car parking facilities near the start.

Please note that on the race day it's prohibited to enter to the Luzhniki with animals, with glass or tin cans, with plastic cans larger than 0.6 liters or with sharpening and cutting objects.

For your convenience, male and female changing tents are available in the start area.

Please do not leave your items unattended.

Baggage storage is located in the start area.

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

The race starts at 22:30.

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.

Medical aid will be located at the start/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 Chronotrack 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.

Participants will compete in overall classification. Men and women who took 1–3 places will be awarded.