Afterglow Night Run

Torquay, Australia • 6 Dec 2025

Event details

Afterglow Night Run takes place on Saturday, December 6, 2025, in Torquay, Victoria, Australia, with the listed venue at 47 The Esplanade. The event is a twilight-into-night trail run along the Surf Coast Walk, starting near Point Addis, passing Bells Beach, and finishing in Torquay. The program includes both night and day options and features themed elements such as glow and neon accessories, wigs, funk fashion, and retro DJ music.

Distances and fees

  • 5 km Day-Glow
  • 5 km Night-Glow
  • 13 km Semi Glow
  • 21 km Full Glow

Registration fees are shown by registration period (early, regular, late, last minute) and some entry options include bus travel. Afterglow is aligned with Respect Victoria’s 16 Days of Activism and raises funds for the Sexual Assault and Family Violence Centre in Geelong. Organisers will donate $5 for each person who has their fingernails painted at bib pick up. Participants are also encouraged to set up individual MyCause fundraising pages to support the SAFV Centre. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Half Marathon
21km Full Glow
13 km
13km Semi Glow
5 km
5km Day-Glow
5 km
5km Night-Glow
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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