Urban Trail Series - Night Light
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Night Light - Urban Trail Series
Night Light is a nighttime trail event held at Battle Creek Regional Park in Saint Paul on Friday, October 23, 2026. The event offers multiple race distances and a relay format on off-pavement trails.
Distances
- 5K
- 10K
- 15K
- 15K relay (3 person, each runs a 5K lap)
The 15K relay uses an exchange zone at the start/finish area. Relay divisions include open women’s, open men’s, open mixed, and mixed masters age 40 and over. One lap equals 5K.
The course is 100% off pavement, approximately 95% Nordic ski trails and 5% single track, with grassy and dirt surfaces and several large climbs. The course is unlit; participants are advised to bring a headlamp. Terrain and elevation changes should be expected.
Registration is open online through October 23, 2026. Day-of registration and bib pick-up are available outside Battle Creek Recreation Center on race day starting at 4:30pm. The event registration includes, for registrants, an event pint glass for the first 100 registrants, a food truck coupon, and a complimentary post-race drink redeemable at Wabasha Brewing.
Post-race food trucks and root beer are provided. Organizers may shorten or cancel races for severe weather and will use ACSM heat and humidity guidelines and National Weather Service information when making safety decisions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.