ABOUT RUN IN THE DARK BELFAST

As darkness sweeps around the globe every November, 25,000 people worldwide get up from their armchairs, slip on their red flashing armbands and pull on their running shoes to complete a 5k or 10k.

In Belfast, 3,000 people will take over the city streets to run, for those who dream to walk.

Connecting runners both physically and virtually across 4 continents, Run in the Dark is a global movement lighting up the night as people hit the road to walk or run 5k or 10k to help cure paralysis in our lifetime.

Run in the Dark offers both 5k and 10k distance options; walkers are welcome to take part in 5k.

Belfast is one of six flagship Run in the Dark events. Flagship events are large-scale events with thousands of runners taking part in a 5k/10k, who receive an official chip time.

EVENT DAY INFORMATION

START AREA

The start line is located in Stormont Estate off the Prince of Whales Ave, just past the guard building.

START CORRALS

The GREEN CORRAL is for anyone who registered to run in under 30 minutes and has a GREEN RUN NUMBER.

The YELLOW CORRAL is for anyone who registered to run between 30 – 45 minutes and has a YELLOW RUN NUMBER.

The BLUE CORRAL is for anyone who registered to run between 45 – 60 minutes and has a BLUE RUN NUMBER.

The RED CORRAL is for anyone who registered to run over 60 minutes or as a walker and has a RED RUN NUMBER.

START TIME

Start time is 8.00pm. It is imperative that the event starts on time so please give yourself plenty of time to get to the start line. Latecomers will not be allowed on the course.

Participants not wearing their run number will not be permitted entry to the start area.

Warm up starts at 7.40pm.

RUN DISTANCE

If you need to change distance on the day, don’t worry. Simply run your chosen distance on the night and the chip timing system will recognise your distance. 5k is 1 loop and 10k is 2 loops.

HANDBIKES

If you are taking part on a hand bike, please make your way to the front of the 10k or 5k corral; you will start ahead of the runners.

RUN PACK PICK UP

If you opted for Run Pack Pick Up or were a late entry after 5pm on 25 October, you must collect your running bib and flashing armband in advance of the event. Registration will not be available on the night of the run.

You can collect your Run Pack in Stormont Hotel Belfast:

Monday 11 November 4.00pm – 8.00pm

Tuesday 12 November 4.00pm – 8.00pm

You will need your original confirmation email which will have a QR code in it to collect your Run Pack.

BAG DROP AND INFORMATION DESK

A bag drop facility will be available at Stormont Hotel. Please bear in mind that if you deposit any baggage in this area, it is entirely at your own risk. Do not leave any valuables in this area.

No bags will be accepted after 7.30pm.

Please put your detachable baggage label (from the bottom of your run number) on your bag before leaving it. The Bag Drop facility is only for storage of bags. Unfortunately, it is not a changing facility.

An information desk will also be located in Stormont Hotel, if you have queries.

PARKING

Limited parking is available at Stormont Hotel. This parking facility is operated by the hotel on a first come first served basis.