
Light the Night 2026
Light the Night returns for its fourth edition, bringing women together to experience the freedom of running at night.
As winter sets in, many women lose access to their favourite running routes after dark.
Light the Night was created to challenge that. Bringing women together to light up and reclaim these routes through collective runs.
What began as a single run in London has grown into something bigger. This December, we're taking Light the Night off-road, joining forces with SOAR Women, Run Before Core and Women’s Outdoor Club to explore the trails in London, Portland and the Peak District.
Each run will be shaped by the women who know these places best. Different communities, different landscapes, but the idea remains the same: to explore places we would not otherwise run alone, together.
LONDON | With SOAR Women
A 7km trail run through Hampstead Heath, followed by drinks at Superette.
Wednesday 2nd December | Meet: 6pm
Bag drop & drinks: Superette, Swain's Lane
PORTLAND, OREGON | With Women's Outdoor Club
A 10km night run through Washington Park
Saturday 5th December | Meet: 4pm
Meeting point: Japanese Gardens
PEAK DISTRICT | With Run Before Core
A guided 12km trail run at dusk, finishing with Pizza at CORE.
Sunday 6th December | Meet: 4pm
Meeting point: Macclesfield Station
Finish: CORE Café Bar, Stockport
GOOD TO KNOW
These runs are free and open to anyone who identifies as a woman. Places are limited and registration is required.
A headlamp is essential. Please bring your own if you have one. Thanks to SILVA, we will have a limited number available at each location for those arriving early.
Trail shoes are recommended. There will also be some SOAR prizes up for grabs.
LIGHTING THE WAY
With thanks to SILVA, our lighting partner, for helping light the trails across all three locations.