Blacklight Run DFW
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Blacklight Run | DFW 2026
Blacklight Run is a glow-themed running event held at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, TX. The event is described as an evening 5K, up to three miles, with multiple Blacklight Zones and an after party where participants are covered with UV glow powder and liquid glow. Participants are asked to wear a white shirt.
Packet pickup details are emailed before the event. A photo ID is required to collect a packet. There is a $5 fee to pick up a packet on race day; the same-day check-in fee is cash only. Pre-ordered merchandise must be claimed by the start time or at packet pickup; unclaimed items will be forfeited.
Logistics include wave starts released every 2 to 5 minutes and a requirement to wear a race bib attached to the front of the shirt; access to the course is not allowed without a bib. There is no bag check on site. Parking may incur a cash fee up to $20. Water stations are located on the course and at the finish line.
Event programming mentions a pre-race party that starts 45 minutes before the race and an after race party featuring DJs and large blacklight displays. Refunds are not offered; tickets may be transferred through the event organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
