The ESSEC Night Run is a race held on the ESSEC campus in Cergy, offering 9 km and 16 km distances. Organized by Raid ESSEC, it takes place at night, requiring all participants to use a headlamp. The 16 km race begins first, with the 9 km race starting later, following check-in and a briefing on campus.
The course guides runners past the Axe Majeur, a notable Cergy landmark, before returning to the event village at the start and finish. The race welcomes participants of all skill levels. ESSEC associations provide entertainment along the course and at the finish line. Participants receive gifts from partners, top finishers are awarded prizes, and the event concludes with a ceremony.