Lights, lasers, DJs playing EDM and yes, an nighttime 5K. It's called the Night Nation Run, and it's basically a music festival that also involves running. The "world's first running music festival" comes to LA July 11 at the Fairplex in Pomona.
As you make your way through the 3.1-mile course, you'll run past several unique DJ stages, as well as light shows, dancers, glow gear giveaways (say that five times fast) and even selfie stations. Yes, there's such a thing as a selfie station. Once you cross the finish line, you'll enter the main stage where "the real party begins" with confetti machines, cryo and fog machines, and other EDM show staples. You'll work up more of a sweat there than you did in the race.
Early bird pricing is $30 until 11:59pm Wednesday. Serious runners, just note that a race that strongly encourages dancing along the course may not be the place to set a personal best. To sign up and find more info, click here. Oh, and remember to wear deodorant.
If you miss this one, Night Nation Run will be back in October at the StubHub Center in Carson.
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