Summer Night Trail Run
Half & Quarter Marathon
August 15 - 9:30pm Start
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Join us under the stars AND disco ball for the 13th Annual Summer Night Trail Run! These Half (13.1 miles) and Quarter (6.55 miles) Marathon races take place at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis, Indiana. It’s the summertime version of the coolest night run in Indy! Plus, there are KRISPY KREME DONUTS AT THE FINISH LINE!
So what are you waiting for - REGISTER NOW for this unforgettable experience!
Choose Your Race
Half Marathon
Increases to $62 after the first 200 people register. (54 spots left) Registration ends August 15, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
Quarter Marathon
Increases to $44 after the first 200 people register. (54 spots left) Registration ends August 15, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
Run through the dark woods with 500 of your coolest friends!
Event Highlights
Earn your big heavy duty Finisher Medal
Unique NIGHT trail racing experience
Optional super soft race shirt (YL–3X)
Krispy Kreme Donuts at the finish line!
Free, downloadable race photos
Heavy duty Finisher Medal
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Optional Shirt Add-on
Unisex Short Sleeve super soft blend T-shirt (preview only)
Know Before You Go!
You think the Itsy Bitsy spider cared about the rain? No, it climbed up the spout again. If it rains, be like Itsy Bitsy. You got this.
This event does not offer refunds or deferrals. If you are registered for the event, you agreed to the no refund and no deferral policy prior to submitting your online registration. This includes those who experience illness, injury or any other condition that may prevent them from participating in the event. However, we do allow you to transfer your race bib to another participant. All transfers must be started by end of day Tuesday, August 11th and completed by end of day Wednesday, August 12th. After that time, all transfer options are completely closed (sorry, to be fair there are no exceptions). Shirts and any other event related merchandise will NOT be mailed to those that do not attend. If you would like to transfer your race bib to another participant, follow this video for instructions.
If you need to change your race distance, please follow these instructions. Please note there is an upgrade fee if you want to change from the quarter marathon to the half marathon. All participant race distance transfers must be completed by end of day Friday, August 14th.
Yes. If you selected a shirt during registration, you will be given the shirt size you selected at that time. If you would like a different size, please come to the packet pickup table at 9:05pm (sizes and quantities are available on a first come/first serve basis) Please check your shirt fit before you leave as we cannot make exchanges once the event is over.
Course closes to new lap starts at 11:15pm (after this time, half marathon runners will not be allowed to start a new lap). Race cutoff is 1:30am
No – although we love dogs, due to safety concerns, they are not allowed on the course.
As you finish your race, results are posted online and found by scanning the QR code on your race bib number. Please check your results before you leave. PLEASE PICK UP YOUR AGE GROUP AWARD AT THE EVENT - WE CANNOT MAIL AWARDS.
Event Schedule
- 8:00-9:00pm -- Packet Pickup
- 9:30pm -- Race Start
- 11:15pm -- Second Loop closes
- 1:30am -- Course Closes
Packet Pickup
Get your race packet from 8:00-9:00pm at the race start area in Eagle Creek Park (7602 Eagle Beach Drive)
Please have your QR code ready. Your QR code is your event ticket and is required!
Awards
Results will be posted almost immediately. Top 3 Overall awards are presented as soon as the 3rd place male/female finisher crosses the line.
Age-group awards will be given to the Top 3 males/females, and can be picked up at the awards table after you finish.
- Under 18
- 18-24
- 25-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60-69
- 70+
Course Information
The 6.55 mile loop is nearly all single track trail, 1 lap for the Quarter and 2 for Half Marathon. This course design allows us to see the runners more frequently and contain the safety and security of the runners more effectively.
Water Stop Info:
- The 6.55 mile loop has 2 water stops, for those that are doing the half there is an additional stop at the start/finish area.
- Each stop provides water and Gatorade (or equivalent)
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