[1] It has been held in August every year since 1998 and currently can reach up to 12,700 participants in all of the events combined.

[2] The course distinguishes itself from other races in that kilometre markers are posted in reverse order, indicating the remaining distance to the finish line.

Among other things, this allows all events to start at the same time and on the same course, from the appropriate distance away from the finish line.

The race is giant loop which participants may run as many times as they wish within the hour and a half available.

The race begins at night, usually around 8pm, and for the first hour and fifteen minutes a musical show will be put on around the course, which is well lit up by many multi-coloured lights, including the LED caps given to each participant.