After Dark Tour
Nike's After Dark Tour touched down in the Los Angeles area on June 7 and was equal parts of 13.1 miles of hype, energy, speed, music and immersion. (Photos courtesy of Nike)
Nike After Dark Tour

Dark Days

June 22, 2025
Nearly 15,000 participants lined up on the street outside of Inglewood's SoFi Stadium on June 7 for the Los Angeles stop of Nike's After Dark Tour as daylight stepped aside for night — the looming guest of the event.

What awaited was a half marathon packed with music, miles, high energy and competition as Doechii electrified the crowd with a one-a-kind performance. For nearly half of the runners who crossed the finish line, it was their first time taking on the distance.
After Dark Tour
A sea of runners trekked to Inglewood as the race started — and concluded — at SoFi Stadium, a colossal backdrop as daylight surrendered to the night sky.
NIke Dark Days Los Angeles
A hushed start line became an after thought as marching bands, cheer stations and music blared along the route.
NIke Dark Days Los Angeles
With Los Angeles as a watchful foreground, participants waited as the final hours and minutes of daylight turned into seconds — and night eagerly approached.
NIke Dark Days Los Angeles
The field was a mix of all paces, abilities and a singular goal as nearly 15,000 participants worked their way through the streets of Inglewood.
Nike Dark Days Los Angeles
Beyond the finish line, relief mixed with a post race high of a wave of energy in a field were 43 percent of the runners were first time half marathoners.
NIke Dark Days Los Angeles
The event was capped by a post-race performance from Doechii as the series shifts to Mexico City and London for a similar experience catered to each city.

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