Run the Night is about illuminating cities for a cause. It ties running, community engagement, and chartiable giving together. The charity partner is Little Blue Heroes, who's vision is to support families of children with serious illnesses in Ireland while empowering the lives of children. Run the Night is a 5-mile (8.04km) starting and finishing at Marina Promenade and running along the Marina Promenade, Atlantic Pond, and Pairc Ui Chaoimh.