runsignup.com

Night Light 5k | Springfield, MO

Springfield, Missouri, United States

calendar_today 17 Jul, 2026

directions_run Running

sell $25.00 – $30.00

About the Event

Get ready for a night of unforgettable fun at the Night Light 5k this July! This family-friendly event is not just a run, but an experience filled with plenty of exciting features that will keep you entertained from start to finish.

DESCRIPTION: To start things off, we've got an amazing race start experience featuring cold sparks, confetti, and fog - all designed to get you pumped up and ready to go! And as you make your way through the course, you'll encounter a variety of fun features such as pump-up stations, on-course music, krakens tentacles, you'll run through a sharks jaw full of teeth, and glow-in-the-dark arches to keep you energized and motivated.

And that's not all - Registered participants will receive a custom item to commemorate their achievement and keep them stylish all summer long (great for running!). And for those looking for a sweet treat, we've got complimentary cotton candy and snow cones available to all participants.

MEDAL: To cap it all off, finishers will receive a commemorative light-up medal to remember this one-of-a-kind experience.

Don't miss out on the excitement of the Night Light 5k! Sign up today and get ready to make unforgettable memories with friends and family.

WHAT YOU GET: Finish your 5k to earn your Light up Medal, Custom Apparel, Cotton Candy, Snow Cone, and LED Running Baton!

*Participants are encouraged to wear glow in the dark, glow sticks/apparel, etc.

Races Offered

5k Run/Walk

Jul 17, 2026

straighten

Distance — 3.1 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

timer

20:30

sell

$30.00

1 Mile Walk

Jul 17, 2026

straighten

Distance — 1 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

timer

20:35

sell

$25.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Springfield.

thermostat Temperature

21.0° / 31.3°

wb_sunny Feels like

22.3° / 32.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

12h 6m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.7 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.4 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Very high

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

70.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:06

nightlight Sunset

20:31

About Springfield

Learn more about the host city, Springfield.

Springfield is the third largest city in the state of Missouri, with a population of more than 168,000, and more than 462,000 (2019) in the metro area. It is also known as the Queen City of the Ozarks, and the birthplace of Route 66. Though it's on a flat plateau, the more picturesque Ozarks are just southeast of the city.