Pink Lightning isn’t just a camp – it’s a lifestyle! We love to run – at Burning Man and year round.
You can figure out how to run 51 weeks of the year – and we’ll help you figure out how to run on the playa!
All events start and finish at Pink Lightning. In 2022, we were at 7 and C! Look for the giant pink lightning bolts and sexy runners’ calves.
What’s Pink Lightning? It’s a camp that is all about running – and those who love runners. We put on a lot of different running-related events because we’re awesome like that. Stop by to check out our cool art or hang out with fellow runners.
We are still finalizing our 2024 schedule, but here’s our 2023 schedule.
Easy Run
Monday: 8:30 a.m.
We’ll run at all different paces in a chill easy way, and people can run 2-3 miles. You don’t need to be running the ultra to run this! We typically run the out and back, though some opt to run more. Bonus: we’ll be doing some demooping en route! Bags provided.
Afterwards, pick up your number for the 50k or stay for our pink pancake breakfast!
Pink Pancake Soulmate Mixer
Monday: 9:00
Join us for a yummy carb-loading breakfast of delicious PINK pancakes! Bring your own plate! Pick up your 50k bib AND meet your soulmate/Solemate/running partner/walking partner!
Bobbing for Raw Potatoes in Grey Water
Monday: 4pm. Or anytime Monday.
Exactly what it sounds like. ARE YOU SCARED?!
The Ultra
Tuesday: 5 a.m.
Duh, the ultra. But you knew that. 50k aka 31 miles of running fun! If you can’t run the whole thing, come out and pace. Can’t run at all? Come volunteer!
Yoga
Wednesday: 9am
Join us for an hour of Ghosh yoga. Let’s work on opening those tight hips and bringing life back into those legs after the jaunt in sand.
Post-Ultra Recovery Session
Wednesday: 2pm
Post-ultra recovery session! Come share your recovery methods as well as any strength/conditioning exercises that enable your running habit. BYO-yogamat
The Oydssey
Thursday: 9 a.m.
Strangest event on the playa. Check in at 9am. You have 24hrs to finish 6,12,18,24 of miles/beers/donuts/orgasms in any combination.
Kid’s Race
Thursday: 9 a.m.
Come run different distances, depending upon your ages, and then, make a medal afterwards! For children under 16.
It’s Just a 5k
Thursday: 9:30 a.m.
Race 5k and back! So much fun. Prizes for top placers!
Black Rock City Beer Mile
Thursday: 4pm
Bring your own (4 cans – DO NOT BRING BOTTLES!) beer and ziploc (in case you puke – this is a Leave No Trace event!). Drink a beer, run 400 meters…repeat 3 more times. All beer mile rules must be followed! There will be prizes!
Pink Lightning Dance Party
Thursday: 9pm
PINK dance party! Come shake out those legs with us and cheer on our Odyssey contestants.
The Odyssey Closing Ceremonies
Friday: 9 a.m.
Donuts and beer will not be served. Come to watch the spectacle.
Naked Mile
Saturday: 12 p.m.
Shoes optional, clothing forbidden! Bring sunblock!
Easy Demooping Run
Sunday: 8:30 a.m.
Easy run, nice and chill. We’ll pick up some moop! Let’s warm up our muscles before breaking down our camps!
Pink Lightning will have running goodness just oozing out of our camp, so join in. We’ll also have informal runs and talks and yoga and hanging out, so come on by.
Whenever running, we recommend you wear sunglasses (or goggles that are comfy to wear when running) and a bandanna (in case of dust storms!). Everything else is optional.