Bennett Park at Dark
About this race
Bennett Park transforms after sunset into a glowing, high-energy playground for an unforgettable night run. Under neon lights and blacklight glow, the trails come alive with runners decked out in bright colors, creating a vibrant, party-like atmosphere for families, friends, and competitors alike.
This cross-country night event kicks off Sunday, September 13th, starting at 6:30 PM. Choose your adventure: a family-friendly 2-mile run or the full 4-mile course that takes you around the entire park utilizing trails and a route never seen before—no loops, just pure nighttime excitement. The 4-mile run begins at 7:30 PM, followed by the 2-mile at 7:45 PM.
Bring your headlamp or flashlight—it’s required—and keep an eye out for the mysterious red eyes glowing around the ponds. Capture the moment at the selfie wall with your crew, and soak in an atmosphere that’s more fun than you thought possible. This isn’t just a race—it’s a neon-lit memory in the making.
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Running
Dark 2 miles
Dark 4 Miler
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Bradenton, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:13 AM and sets at 7:40 PM local time (EDT) in Bradenton on September 11, 2027 — 12h 26m of daylight.
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- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
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