The Midnight Marathon is a no-frills, no-chip midnight road race that emphasizes personal challenge and community spirit. Participants run through the night on marked streets, encouraged to wear reflective gear and use headlamps due to dark road conditions. Proceeds from the event are donated to charity.
Runners are advised to bring their own fuel, as the only aid station is a water refill point at the halfway mark. The race fosters a "grit over glamour" ethos, with a unique "Savage Badge" awarded to winners based on more than just finishing time.