Heaven’s Cradle | Twilight Run 2026 | Jackson TN

The Twilight run has been an event close to my heart since it was started. It was started by a dear friend of mine and I’ve had the pleasure of photographing the race many times. This run has grown and changed over the years but is always a beautiful representation of support and hope.

It can be such an emotional and meaningful night for so many that I feel privileged to be a part of it. The race has progressed through the years. It started around the hospital area and ended on top of one of the parking garages. It made for a beautiful night and the sunsets were phenomenal. Once it outgrew that space it was moved to the downtown/lambuth area. It would end at the amp. This year it was around Union University. It was a gorgeous night. The weather was perfect and the campus is so gorgeous. It made for a very serene and calming event.

This year they had a new addition in a hot air balloon. I have to say I absolutely loved it. It was such a beautiful addition as the sun went down. There’s just something magical about a hot air balloon.

I’m so grateful for programs like this and the work that they do in our area. It is so needed and so special to the people that are involved.