On Friday 1st November, join Kyniska Advocacy, SOAR Women, and INTERVAL, for a night of running, music, and freedom, as we light up the night with a 7.5 km, women led run in Edinburgh.

We’ll be shining a light on women’s safety by reclaiming our favourite running routes which are lost during the darkness of the winter months.

Light the Night is a concept born in 2023 from a conversation between two friends: Rebecca Taylor of SOAR Women and Flo Papougnot of Your Friendly Runners and Hot Boys Athletics. It’s a collective movement that creates an opportunity for women to feel free and safe, when running in the dark. A chance to fill dark, intimidating spaces with light and noise.

Led by Mhairi Mclennan of Kyniska Advocacy, we’ll reclaim one of Edinburgh’s most iconic running routes - Arthur’s Seat - before settling into an evening of music, joy, and laughter.

Dress Code: Festive Lights

Wear your brightest colours, reflective clothing, a headtorch, trail-ready shoes, and lots of festive lights.

Key details:

• Meet at INTERVAL, 220 Easter Road, Edinburgh at 6pm for bag drop

• Depart 6:30pm for a 7.5km loop of Arthur’s Seat

• Join us post-run from 7:30pm at Old Eastway Tap

• Women led, but not women exclusive. We will run together as one group. All paces and all runners welcome.

• This event will be photographed/filmed.