BLINK: Run the Night
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About the race
BLINK: Run the Night is an untimed nighttime run presented by Pig Works and BLINK, Illuminated by ArtsWave, held in downtown Cincinnati. The event begins and ends at Elm Street Plaza and follows a unique 2.6-mile route through city streets, parks, and sidewalks. Parts of the course include curbs and narrower park paths; some installations may require participants to leave the main course to interact with the art.
Registration includes exclusive early access to select BLINK installations, an opportunity to collaborate on an interactive art display at Elm Street Plaza, and a commemorative finisher medal. Commemorative shirts and other merchandise are available for purchase at the event. Space is limited and the course route and featured installations will be revealed soon.
The event uses start corrals and waves to manage participant flow. Corrals are assigned by intended experience: a corral for those aiming to race, a corral for runners who will stop to view installations, and a corral for participants who plan to take their time. Waves are organized within corrals to maintain safety and flow; start waves are spaced every three minutes. Strollers are permitted but not recommended due to narrower paths and curbs, and participants using strollers are asked to start toward the back. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
