Nike has announced that its 2026 After Dark Tour, a global women’s running series, will commence in Shanghai on April 25th. The event will feature a 10-kilometer race as the inaugural leg of a seven-city international circuit. Following the Shanghai launch, the tour will proceed to Sydney, Mexico City, London, Los Angeles, Manila, and Mumbai, with each host city offering either a 10km run or a half-marathon distance.
The initiative, first introduced in 2025, successfully attracted approximately 50,000 female participants worldwide in its debut year, with a remarkable one-third of runners competing in their first official race. The program is designed to create a global community of female athletes, emphasizing camaraderie, personal expression, and the fundamental enjoyment of running.
The Shanghai event will provide participants with a comprehensive experiential journey, including pre-race warm-up sessions, strategically placed energy stations throughout the course, and celebratory post-race activities. A notable innovation for the 2026 edition is the introduction of a ‘Sister Partner’ registration option, enabling participants to form teams and share the experience collaboratively.
Registration for the Shanghai event opens this Friday, with detailed information and updates accessible through Nike’s official WeChat mini-program. The After Dark Tour represents Nike’s continued commitment to promoting women’s athletics and fostering international sporting communities through accessible, large-scale participation events.