8 July 2023

Night Run

10 km
Even though it’s a night don’t close your eyes — the fastest race of the year is coming. Start, speed up and cross the avenues with those who light up the city tonight. The faster you run the brighter your emotions will be.

An unforgettable race on a summer night. Start at 10:30 PM. Finish line is by the walls of the Luzhniki Stadium! Don’t miss the most amazing running event of the summer! Run 10 km across the night capital to remember this summer.

For Participants

General Information

Route

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

Schedule

   

Friday, 7 July

15:00-20:00

 

Participant packet pick up.

   

Saturday, 8 July

11:00-18:00   Participant packet pick up.
20:30   Start area opens.
21:40   Warm up.
22:30   Race start.
23:20   Awarding ceremony.
00:25   Finish line closes.

 

Registration

How to register

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.

Registration requirements

  • Participants must be 16 years or older on race day.
  • All participants are required to pick up their own participant packet (bib number) on 7 July 15:00-20:00 or 8 July 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.

Registration fee

  • if registered until 20 June — 2500 rubles.
  • if registered 6-8 July — 3500 rubles.
  If you pay with your "Mir" card, you get a 10% cashback on the registration fee. Rules of the promotion.

 

Packet Pick Up

Location & hours

Olympic complex "Luzhniki"
Moscow, Luzhniki St., 24, bldg. 4в

Friday, 7 July
15:00 – 20:00

Saturday, 8 July
11:00 – 18:00

Participant packet

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 GRI t-shirt with event design. Online price - 2000 rub., offline price - 2400 rub.

  

How to pick up participant packet

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 7-8 July, 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

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

Getting there

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.

Race Day

Getting there

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.

Changing tents

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

Please do not leave your items unattended.

Baggage storage

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

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

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

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.

Finish

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.

Results

Your result will be measured with Chronotrack timing system, judges at the finish and the video registration system. Results will be available at the website

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.

Awarding

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

For Spectators

Where to Cheer

If you've ever run races, you know how crowd support can immensely boost runners’ spirits. Please don’t be shy to encourage passing runners even if you don’t know them.

Note: there are some extra security measures introduced for both runners and spectators. Personal belongings may be searched and some roads access may be restricted. Thanks for understanding.

At the Night Run spectators will have access to the race start and finish areas on race day. Spectators will be able to escort runners to the start waves and greet them near the finish line.

Атрибутика болельшика

На выдаче номеров Ночного забега можно будет бесплатно получить гуделки, трещотки, колокольчики и другую атрибутику болельщика.

For Volunteers

Register to Volunteer

If you want to join our volunteer team, reach us by email volunteer@runc.run.

Charity

Фонд «Искорки Добра»

Благотворительный фонд «Искорки Добра» выступает благотворительным партнёром Ночного забега и ряда других стартов Бегового сообщества в Москве. Регистрируясь на забеги, вы можете сделать добровольное пожертвование и помочь подопечным фонда.

Уже почти 8 лет фонд «Искорки Добра» оказывает помощь детям и взрослым с онкологическими и гематологическими заболеваниями. Сделайте пожертвование при регистрации на забег или на сайте фонда «Искорки Добра». Не бывает маленьких пожертвований — значима любая помощь.

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