LAHTI · SALPAUSSELKÄ
DARK RUN
AUTUMN 2026
- October 9, 2026
- Lahti, Salpausselkä
WHAT IS DARK RUN?
An experience run in the dark evening
Lahti invites fitness enthusiasts to experience darkening evenings in a unique way, as the Dark Run event takes over Salpausselkä. This atmospheric running event gives participants the opportunity to move through nature in the dark, guided by the light of their headlamps, combining exercise, experience, and community.
The event offers two different distances, 5 km and 10 km, suitable for both recreational runners and more experienced athletes. The routes run mainly on outdoor trails. The distances can be run or walked.
Dark Run is not just a running race – it is an experience that highlights nature, the mystery of darkness, and the shared experience of its participants. A headlamp is mandatory equipment and also part of the event’s identity.
The event is suitable for participants of all fitness levels. The minimum age for the event is 12 years.
Headlamp required
Your only light source is your own headlamp – it creates a unique atmosphere in the dark forest.
Salpausselkä routes
The routes wind through the magnificent ridge landscapes of Lahti, where the majestic nature is at its finest.
For all levels
5 km and 10 km distances suit recreational runners and more experienced athletes alike. Min. age 12 years.
An experience, not a race
Dark Run is an experience – nature, darkness, and community come together in a way you won’t find anywhere else.