October 9, 2026
October 9, 2026
Päijät-Häme
Maasto
10 km
5 km
October 9, 2026
10 km, 5 km
Maasto
Lahden urheilukeskus, Lahti, Päijät-Häme, Finland
Registration and pricing
Registration closes: October 9, 2026
5 km
- 35 € Valid until October 1, 2026
hintaporras nousee 1.10. – ilmoittaudu ajoissa!
- 25 € Valid until October 1, 2026
opiskelijat, lapset 5 km 25 €
Late registration 35 € October 9, 2026
10 km
- 45 € Valid until October 1, 2026
hintaporras nousee 1.10. – ilmoittaudu ajoissa!
- 35 € Valid until October 1, 2026
opiskelijat, lapset 10 km 35 €
Late registration 45 € October 9, 2026
Race description
Dark Run Lahti is a unique fun run held in the fading light of an autumn evening amid the stunning scenery of Salpausselkä. The event offers 5 km and 10 km distances suitable for participants of all fitness levels. Runners travel mainly along outdoor trails by headlamp, and the event also includes the optional Dark Forest horror experience, which adds excitement to the course. The atmospheric event centre is located at Lahti Sports Centre. After the run, there is an awards ceremony and prize draws.
Highlights
- The routes follow unlit outdoor trails through Salpausselkä’s autumn scenery
- There are two aid stations on the 10 km route and one on the 5 km route
- Optional Dark Forest horror experience on the final forest section
Additional information
The race uses an electronic timing system, with timing tags attached to race bibs. The awards ceremony is at 20:15, with prizes for the three fastest finishers in the 5 km and 10 km distances, as well as prize draws for all participants. The event centre has showers, saunas and toilets. Participants may run, walk or Nordic walk the distances. The event includes running in the dark, a horror experience and fenced routes; the minimum age is 12. The event is held at Lahti Sports Centre and in the surrounding area.
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