Name: Carpe Diem - Carpe Noctem Half Marathon and 10K - MI
Start: 2027-04-03
End: 2027-04-03
Location: Commerce Township

About the Event

Carpe Diem – Carpe Noctem Trail Race

Run trails by daylight, race again under the stars. On Saturday, April 11, 2026, Carpe Diem – Carpe Noctem returns to Proud Lake State Recreation Area in Commerce Township, Michigan. This unique trail race offers a chance to experience the same course in two very different ways: By sunlight in the morning and by headlamp at night.

Choose from a Half Marathon or 10K in the morning, evening, or both. Morning races take place fully in daylight, while evening races start just before sunset and many finish after dark—making this one of Michigan’s most exciting night races. Runners who take on the Double will earn two gorgeous medals that magnetically connect into one epic keepsake.

The trails at Proud Lake are wide, runnable, and beginner-friendly, with a few sections of roots. If it rains, expect classic Michigan Spring mud to keep things interesting. Courses are extremely well-marked with turn signs at every intersection and confidence markers every tenth of a mile, so you can focus on your run instead of your navigation.

Beyond the races themselves, Carpe Diem – Carpe Noctem is built around community. Between the morning and evening events, athletes are invited to stick around for a full-day trail hangout, complete with hot food, a community potluck, lawn games, and plenty of time to relax with fellow runners.

Why Run Carpe Diem – Carpe Noctem?

Unique Format: Experience trails in both daylight and nighttime conditions on the same day.
Flexible Distances: Morning or evening Half Marathon and 10K options—or take on the Double for the ultimate challenge. Half + Half or Half + 10K
Memorable Medals: Earn a gorgeous Diem or Noctem medal—or run both and receive a two-piece, magnetic medal set.
Premium Swag: Every participant gets a soft, comfortable spring race hoodie with regular registration. Or save some cash - skip the swag and just race with Economy Registration.
Community Vibe: Enjoy hot food, a potluck, and games with your trail family between races.
Well-Marked Trails: Wide, runnable courses with turn signs and confidence markers every 0.1 mile.
Night Running Adventure: Evening races begin at 7:00 pm—bring a headlamp or flashlight and experience the thrill of running through the woods after dark.

Event Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Location: Proud Lake State Recreation Area, Commerce Township, MI

Seize the day. Chase the night. Or do both.

Races Offered

Double - Daytime 10K and Nighttime Half

Apr 03, 2027

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Distance — 31.1K

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$100.00

Double - Daytime Half and Nighttime 10K

Apr 03, 2027

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Distance — 31.1K

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$100.00

Double 10K (Day and Night)

Apr 03, 2027

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Distance — 20K

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$95.00

Double Half Marathon (Day and Night)

Apr 03, 2027

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Distance — 42.2K

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$110.00

Economy - Daytime 10K and Nighttime Half

Apr 03, 2027

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Distance — 31.1K

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$70.00

Economy - Daytime Half and Nighttime 10K

Apr 03, 2027

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Distance — 31.1K

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$70.00

Economy - Double 10K (Day and Night)

Apr 03, 2027

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Distance — 20K

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$50.00

Economy - Double Half Marathon (Day and Night)

Apr 03, 2027

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Distance — 42.2K

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$85.00

Economy - Single 10K (Daytime)

Apr 03, 2027

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Distance — 10K

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$35.00

Economy - Single Half Marathon (Daytime)

Apr 03, 2027

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Distance — 21.1K

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$55.00

Single 10K (Daytime)

Apr 03, 2027

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Distance — 10K

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$50.00

Single Half Marathon (Daytime)

Apr 03, 2027

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Distance — 21.1K

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$75.00

Virtual 10K (Day or Night, not both)

Apr 03, 2027

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Distance — 10K

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$50.00

Virtual Double (2 Half Marathons, 2 10ks, or 1 of each)

Apr 03, 2027

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Distance — 31.1K

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$65.00

Virtual Half Marathon (Day or Night, not both)

Apr 03, 2027

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Distance — 21.1K

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08:30

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$50.00

Economy - Single 10K (Nighttime)

Apr 03, 2027

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Distance — 10K

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19:00

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$35.00

Economy - Single Half Marathon (Nighttime)

Apr 03, 2027

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Distance — 21.1K

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19:00

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$55.00

Single 10K (Nighttime)

Apr 03, 2027

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Distance — 10K

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$50.00

Single Half Marathon (Nighttime)

Apr 03, 2027

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Distance — 21.1K

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19:00

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$75.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Commerce Township.

thermostat Temperature

4.0° / 14.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

-0.4° / 10.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 56m

water_drop Avg rainfall

4.0 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.1 cm

air Avg wind speed

14.2 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

66.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:51

nightlight Sunset

20:16

About Commerce Township

Learn more about the host city, Commerce Township.

Commerce Township is a charter township in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. A northwestern suburb of Detroit, Commerce Township is located about 34 miles (54.7 km) northwest of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the township had a population of 43,058.

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Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Carpe Diem - Carpe Noctem Half Marathon and 10K - MI.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Jonathan Sterns	M	28	Waterford, MI	1:44:08.1
🥇	Chris Mikolajewski	M	32	Livonia, MI	1:44:42.3
🥈	Chris Mikolajewski	M	32	Livonia, MI	1:44:27
🥈	Atsushi Yokoyama	M	46	West Bloomfield, MI	1:51:06.9
🥉	Josh Curie	M	32	Hazel Park, MI	1:48:01.1
🥉	Andrea Sweny	F	34	Kitchener, ON	1:53:09.4
4	Andrea Sweny	F	34	Kitchener, ON	1:58:27.5
4	Ryan Farrell	M	34	Grand Rapids, MI	2:05:31.3
5	Charles Bolek	M	50	Eastlake, OH	2:03:21.3
5	Don Zimmer	M	54	Macomb, MI	2:06:06.6
6	Marc Chamberlin	M	43	Holly, MI	2:04:41.9
6	Brian Jelinski	M	41	Southgate, MI	2:06:51.2
7	Andrew Boaden	M	48	Kitchener, ON	2:06:51.5
7	Doug Miles	M	45	Grand Blanc, MI	2:13:34.5
8	Marcus Wasilevich	M	44	Grand Ledge, MI	2:08:18
8	Paul Kuchinski	M	52	Ann Arbor, MI	2:20:42.8
9	Doug Miles	M	45	Grand Blanc, MI	2:09:23.6
9	Nikhil Ramachandra	M	19	Troy, MI	2:24:40.6
10	Arnold Kusero	M	34	Farmington, MI	2:10:09.7
10	Joy Janowski	F	53	Shelby Township, MI	2:24:45.2
11	Jose March	M	45	Bloomfield Hills, MI	2:11:06.5
11	Alex Janowski	M	25	Shelby Township, MI	2:24:45.6
12	James Rocktoff	M	57	Farmington, MI	2:11:13.6
12	Nikki Marchelletta	F	26	Livonia, MI	2:24:50.4
13	Anonymous Anonymous	M	30	—	2:12:10
13	Serena Yee	F	19	Troy, MI	2:24:53.5
14	Marissa Kenyon	F	28	Utica, MI	2:13:27
14	Anonymous Anonymous	M	30	—	2:29:47.9
15	kellee Williams	F	25	White Lake, MI	2:15:58.7
15	Damon Hocking	M	20	Livonia, MI	2:32:04.8
16	Bob Gonzales	M	51	Clarkston, MI	2:17:09.6
16	Seiya Ogino	M	22	Novi, MI	2:32:05
17	Michael Toma	M	53	Howell, MI	2:17:42.9
17	Alex Cho	M	19	Troy, MI	2:35:57.9
18	Renee Toma	F	53	Howell, MI	2:17:43.2
18	Larry Hesson	M	34	Ann Arbor, MI	2:37:19.8
19	Nick Laenen	M	59	White Lake, MI	2:18:47.6
19	Keith Becki	M	50	New Boston, MI	2:38:54.1
20	Rachel LaPonsey	F	49	Northville, MI	2:20:07.1
20	Diane Bosley	F	63	Willoughby, OH	2:39:48.1
21	Mindy Ho	F	34	Warren, MI	2:20:16.9
21	Brian Jelinski	M	41	Southgate, MI	2:39:54.2
22	Susie Mell	F	38	Milford, MI	2:20:43.4
22	peter wenzel	M	50	ajax, ON	2:44:16.1
23	Marty Hoover	M	52	Portage, MI	2:21:58.3
23	Dana Blakolmer	F	48	Oshawa, ON	2:44:16.8
24	Lisa Laenen	F	51	White Lake, MI	2:22:12.8
24	Rebecca Mayer	F	37	Hartland, MI	2:48:59.8
25	Katherine Daifotis	F	22	Ann Arbor, MI	2:22:23.5
25	Lisa Laenen	F	51	White Lake, MI	2:51:11.3
26	Kimberly Dimock	F	42	Harbor Beach, MI	2:23:06.1
26	Susan Moore	F	45	White Lake, MI	2:51:11.9
27	Rita Messing	F	41	Harbor Beach, MI	2:23:07.5
27	Nick Laenen	M	59	White Lake, MI	2:51:12
28	peter wenzel	M	50	ajax, ON	2:23:08
28	Pamela Conklin	F	51	Wixom, MI	2:51:12.9
29	Dana Blakolmer	F	48	Oshawa, ON	2:23:09.2
29	Misty Rogers	F	30	Pigeon, MI	2:57:52.3
30	Shonnie Becker	F	46	Ypsilanti, MI	2:23:31.9
30	Shelby Jones	F	26	Mentor, OH	2:57:53.6
31	Ryan Buck	M	38	Ann Arbor, MI	2:26:26.5
31	Melissa Gregoire	F	48	Westland, MI	3:00:33.4
32	Jennifer Leicht	F	43	Ann Arbor, MI	2:27:25.7
32	Nikaeda Griffie	F	42	Akron, OH	3:01:58.7
33	Emma Wabel	F	18	Linden, MI	2:27:36.2
33	Violet Wasilevich	F	15	Grand Ledge, MI	3:03:18.6
34	Susan Siragusa	F	51	Rochester Hills, MI	2:28:02.3
34	Marcus Wasilevich	M	44	Grand Ledge, MI	3:03:25.2
35	Debra Bennethum	F	51	Rochester, MI	2:29:40.4
35	john reed	M	67	Parma, MI	3:08:46.7
36	Diane Bosley	F	63	Willoughby, OH	2:31:29.5
36	Sarah Corliss	F	44	Lambertville, MI	3:12:21.7
37	Patrick Gilbert	M	53	White Lake, MI	2:32:32.2
37	Marty Hoover	M	52	Portage, MI	3:15:41.7
38	Rebecca Mayer	F	37	Hartland, MI	2:33:58.4
38	Ann Little	F	64	Ann Arbor, MI	3:19:56.1
39	Joe Burns	M	60	Sterling Heights, MI	2:35:26.9
39	Donna Crooks	F	54	Eastlake, OH	3:24:06.3
40	Amanda Kaiser-Jones	F	39	Shelbyville, KY	2:35:31.2
40	Danielle Burstall	F	49	Livonia, MI	3:25:00.4
41	Pamela Rick	F	51	Washington, MI	2:35:36.1
41	Richard McGrath	M	56	Woolloomooloo	3:34:34.1
42	Susan Moore	F	45	White Lake, MI	2:35:57
43	Pamela Conklin	F	51	Wixom, MI	2:35:57.8
44	Diana Isaac	F	54	South Lyon, MI	2:36:05.5
45	Michael Gomez	M	27	Sterling Heights, MI	2:37:04.6
46	Lynn Whipple	F	33	South Lyon, MI	2:38:26.7
47	Lori Money	F	46	Granger, IN	2:38:57
48	john reed	M	67	Parma, MI	2:40:35.4
49	Ann Little	F	64	Ann Arbor, MI	2:42:14.2
50	Yuki Krolicki	F	26	Royal Oak, MI	2:42:40.9

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Jonathan Sterns	M	28	Waterford, MI	33:00.5
🥇	Maxwell Wettlaufer	M	25	Royal Oak, MI	34:20.5
🥈	Alex Sandler	M	52	commerce township, MI	36:10.9
🥈	Maegen Hopkins	F	21	Chelsea, MI	36:25.1
🥉	Kai Martin	M	13	East Lansing, MI	36:13.2
🥉	Chris Biddle	M	37	Ann Arbor, MI	37:19.8
4	Quinn Martin	M	13	East Lansing, MI	36:14
4	Marc Chamberlin	M	43	Holly, MI	39:32
5	Chris Biddle	M	37	Ann Arbor, MI	36:55.3
5	Kai Martin	M	13	East Lansing, MI	39:59.8
6	Allison Weimer	F	41	Plymouth, MI	39:30
6	Quinn Martin	M	13	East Lansing, MI	40:00.7
7	Matt Maciag	M	39	Pinckney, MI	40:04
7	Matt Maciag	M	39	Pinckney, MI	41:02.4
8	Allison Weimer	F	41	Plymouth, MI	41:00.8
8	Michael Toma	M	53	Howell, MI	41:36.4
9	Gina Apone	F	26	Washington, MI	41:54.4
9	John Gallagher	M	41	Commerce Township, MI	42:43.5
10	Keith Michaluk	M	40	Farmington, MI	44:12.3
10	Renee Toma	F	53	Howell, MI	44:38.1
11	Nicole DeBlase	F	17	Belmont, MI	44:49.6
11	Maria Nijakowski	F	41	South Lyon, MI	44:53.8
12	Maria Nijakowski	F	41	South Lyon, MI	45:05.6
12	Donald Harper	M	55	Garden City, MI	45:07.2
13	Donald Harper	M	55	Garden City, MI	45:12.6
13	Nicole DeBlase	F	17	Belmont, MI	47:28.4
14	Keith Michaluk	M	40	Farmington, MI	45:58.2
14	Nikki Marchelletta	F	26	Livonia, MI	47:35.6
15	Tracey Doyle	F	36	Oak Park, IL	47:12.2
15	Charles Allensworth	M	43	Waterford, MI	47:45.6
16	Linda Marie Riker	F	42	Ferndale, MI	47:18.6
16	Linda Marie Riker	F	42	Ferndale, MI	48:28.9
17	Jerry Baker	M	65	Waterford, MI	47:27.1
17	Jessica Bastien	F	34	White Lake, MI	49:06.9
18	Mechelle White	F	43	Southfield, MI	48:16.5
18	Jennifer Sparks	F	47	White Lake, MI	49:30.3
19	Rita Messing	F	41	Harbor Beach, MI	48:57
19	Mechelle White	F	43	Southfield, MI	49:50
20	Kimberly Dimock	F	42	Harbor Beach, MI	48:57.3
20	Shelly Stempfle	F	43	Ferndale, MI	50:33.6
21	Mark Allen	M	45	Canton, MI	49:05.6
21	Jessica Cook	F	35	Clarkston, MI	50:57
22	Jeffery Williams	M	49	Shelby Township, MI	50:03.4
22	Erika Hidalgo	F	51	Southgate, MI	51:02.8
23	Jennifer Sparks	F	47	White Lake, MI	50:31.4
23	Courtney Dubyak	F	41	New Boston, MI	51:05.7
24	Rachel Kamischke	F	29	Ferndale, MI	50:35.2
24	WIlliam Murrell	M	24	Berkley, MI	51:48.3
25	WIlliam Murrell	M	24	Berkley, MI	50:44.5
25	Rachel Kamischke	F	29	Ferndale, MI	51:50.2
26	Patrick Gilbert	M	53	White Lake, MI	51:18.3
26	Emily Martinez	F	26	South Lyon, MI	52:16.5
27	Jennifer Leicht	F	43	Ann Arbor, MI	51:28
27	Sherry Martin	F	45	East Lansing, MI	52:41.9
28	Ellen DeKoker	F	49	Highland, MI	51:32.8
28	Jennifer Korman	F	39	Ferndale, MI	53:10.5
29	Amanda Kaiser-Jones	F	39	Shelbyville, KY	52:30.3
29	Beth Murray	F	28	Dearborn Heights, MI	53:10.9
30	Susan Siragusa	F	51	Rochester Hills, MI	52:30.5
30	Ken Campbell	M	49	Grand Rapids, MI	53:37.8
31	Sherry Martin	F	45	East Lansing, MI	52:48.4
31	Kristy Buckland	F	40	Armada, MI	53:57.8
32	Ashley Lehman	F	35	Clarkston, MI	53:15.9
32	Carissa Dannenberger	F	45	Walled Lake, MI	54:01.3
33	Louchrisa Smith	F	42	Washington, MI	54:06.9
33	Beth Murray	F	28	Dearborn Heights, MI	54:14.2
34	Jodi Friedman	F	46	West Bloomfield, MI	54:33.7
34	Ken Campbell	M	49	Grand Rapids, MI	54:41.9
35	Carissa Dannenberger	F	45	Walled Lake, MI	54:57.3
35	Ashley Lehman	F	35	Clarkston, MI	55:00.5
36	Cheryl Fineske	F	56	Tipton, MI	55:06.5
36	Sean Fitzgerald	M	54	Clarkston, MI	55:27.1
37	Sean Fitzgerald	M	54	Clarkston, MI	55:40.9
37	Darla Baginski	F	29	Troy, MI	55:59.2
38	Brandon Cook	M	35	Clarkston, MI	56:21.3
38	Mike Liberty	M	41	Canton, MI	56:30.1
39	Kathleen Lawrence	F	36	Howell, MI	56:50.2
39	Kristy Buckland	F	40	Armada, MI	58:25.4
40	Sarah Weber	F	25	Ann Arbor, MI	57:07.7
40	Louchrisa Smith	F	42	Washington, MI	58:25.6
41	Kari Keilen	F	43	Howell, MI	57:11
41	Sara Rainbolt	F	29	Grand Rapids, MI	58:29.7
42	Pat Hendren	M	63	Clarkston, MI	57:12.1
42	Vamsee Chekka	M	31	Sterling Heights, MI	58:42.8
43	Sara Rainbolt	F	29	Grand Rapids, MI	57:32.6
43	Pat Hendren	M	63	Clarkston, MI	58:45.8
44	Meg Ross	F	39	Grand Haven, MI	58:54
44	Amanda Benson	F	33	Flushing, MI	59:07.3
45	Brandon Cook	M	35	Clarkston, MI	1:00:28.5
45	Gabi Tiaga	F	36	White Lake, MI	59:11.7
46	Jana Wilbricht	F	29	Ann Arbor, MI	1:00:01.8
46	Jessica Cook	F	35	Clarkston, MI	1:00:29.4
47	Erika Lazar	F	27	Ann Arbor, MI	1:00:24.7
47	Jana Wilbricht	F	29	Ann Arbor, MI	1:01:21.2
48	Sarah Corliss	F	44	Lambertville, MI	1:02:41.1
48	Gabi Tiaga	F	36	White Lake, MI	1:03:40.7
49	Joanne LaPalme	F	61	Shelby Twp., MI	1:03:38.9
49	Hassan Darwish	M	41	Dearborn Heights, MI	1:04:01.3
50	TERESA KAY	F	40	Washington, MI	1:03:40.6
50	Michael Oakes	M	46	Lansing, MI	1:04:41.4

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Carpe Diem - Carpe Noctem Half Marathon and 10K - MI

About the Event

Carpe Diem – Carpe Noctem Trail Race

Why Run Carpe Diem – Carpe Noctem?

Races Offered

Double - Daytime 10K and Nighttime Half

Double - Daytime Half and Nighttime 10K

Double 10K (Day and Night)

Double Half Marathon (Day and Night)

Economy - Daytime 10K and Nighttime Half

Economy - Daytime Half and Nighttime 10K

Economy - Double 10K (Day and Night)

Economy - Double Half Marathon (Day and Night)

Economy - Single 10K (Daytime)

Economy - Single Half Marathon (Daytime)

Single 10K (Daytime)

Single Half Marathon (Daytime)

Virtual 10K (Day or Night, not both)

Virtual Double (2 Half Marathons, 2 10ks, or 1 of each)

Virtual Half Marathon (Day or Night, not both)

Economy - Single 10K (Nighttime)

Economy - Single Half Marathon (Nighttime)

Single 10K (Nighttime)

Single Half Marathon (Nighttime)

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