Ask most people why they love TikTok, and their answer will be, “I love the trends, challenges, hashtags, and viral lip-syncing videos.” One such trend is the Runaway trend, also known as the Runaway Aurora trend. In the series of trending TikTok clips, users pose against a light source or the sky, and a filter creates a silhouette.

It is almost similar to the Silhouette challenge but less sultry. Moreover, the clips are set to a song called Runaway by Norwegian singer Aurora. How do you do the runaway trend on TikTok?

We prepared this article to show you how to do the runaway trend on TikTok.

Overview of the Runaway Trend on TikTok

Even before the Silhouette challenge was over, TikTok enthusiasts came up with a new trend, the Runaway Aurora trend. In the new trend, users use a TikTok effect called Shadow Shoot Green Screen to create silhouettes with varying backgrounds.

For instance, a TikToker called Jeanette (@jorpetau) recorded a video indoors using the effect to make her silhouette videos appear like she is outdoors, in a grassy background. Similarly, TikToker Ustad G created a silhouette video with a sky background using the same effect.

The runaway trend is less sultry than the Silhouette challenge and is set to the Runaway song by Norwegian singer and songwriter Aurora Aksnes. It is one of the most popular trends on TikTok, with over 8.2 million views for the hashtag #aurorarunawaytrend. Users are joining the trend with their friends, partners, and pets for short clips indoors and outdoors.

How To Do The Runaway Trend on TikTok

Follow these steps to do the runaway trend on TikTok:

  • Open TikTok.Click the search icon at the top right corner of the home screen.Type Shadow Shoot Green Screen in the search bar and tap SearchSelect any of the videos appearing under Top Liked.Click the Shadow Shoot Green Screen icon above TikToker’s name.Tap Use this effect.Press the record button to do the runaway trend.Tap Next, describe your video, type the hashtags, and press Post.

Wrapping Up

The runaway trend on TikTok is a viral challenge whereby users record short clips that create a black silhouette with varying backgrounds. The video is set to a song called Runaway by Norwegian singer Aurora. To do the runaway trend on TikTok, search for the Shadow Shoot Green Screen Effect, select the top-liked video on the results, and tap use this effect.