Afterglow Twilight Trail Half Marathon
Torquay, Australia • 5 Dec 2026
Afterglow Night Run 2026
Afterglow Night Run is a twilight-into-night trail event on December 5, 2026, located at 47 The Esplanade, Torquay VIC, Australia. The route follows sections of the Surf Coast Walk from Point Addis past Bells Beach to Torquay. The event combines trail running with a themed atmosphere that highlights glow and neon elements, wigs, funk fashion and retro DJ tunes.
Distances offered include:
- 5km Day-Glow
- 5km Night-Glow
- 13km Semi Glow
- 21km Full Glow
The event encourages festive dress and decorative elements, and features a celebratory vibe aimed at ending the year with a social run. It is aligned with Respect Victoria's 16 Days of Activism and raises funds and awareness for the Sexual Assault and Family Violence Centre in Geelong. Organisers will donate A$5 for each participant who has their fingernails painted at bib pickup, and participants are able to fundraise via the event fundraising page to support frontline services and prevention programs managed by the centre.
The description above reflects the event format, location, distances and charitable focus. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.