This annual 5K Night Trail Run Presented By CLIF will offer a whole new twist to your running.

At dusk the stretch team will come out and get you started, as the sun goes down and your headlamps (REQUIRED) go on. As night falls, it's ready set go for 5 kilometers on the trails of the Staten Island Greenbelt.

After you finish kick back with CLIF Bars and water, then head to the stage in the woods and enjoy a live concert from the very awesome Bandits on the Run with brews from Sierra Nevada.

Best 5K ever? Probably.

WHEN: Saturday, June 3rd, 2017

TIME: 7:00pm - 11:00pm

WHERE: Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds in Staten Island. Use 40.597034, -74.123846 for the entrance and parking lot.

FAQ:

What gear do I need to join?

Solid sneakers and a headlamp.

I usually like longer distances, will this be challenging?

Racing in the dark on trails is challenging, we promise.

I'm a beginner, can I join?

Great intro to trail running but not for beginner runners.

I'd just like to watch and cheer on my friend do I have to pay?

No, but if you'd like beer + access to the concert please purchase the "spectator pass"

How do I get there?

Here's the location of the entrance: 40.597034, -74.123846

Option 1: It's an easy Lyft ride from the Staten Island Ferry Terminal.

Option 2: Sign up for the VIP ticket and get a code for a FREE 24 hour rental for a ReachNow BMW! (You must be a new member, you must pick up and drop off in BK).

Option 3: Choose the VIP Ticket and choose the shuttle from the SI Ferry to the campground.

What's with all the other people making fires and eating s'mores?

Tonight is also the official OutdoorFest campout. If you want to come to that you need to purchase the full campout ticket which *includes* the 5K run.

Who's behind making this event so rad?

The 2017 5K run is presented by CLIF:

Header photo by Tom O'Hare.

Photos from last year: