NEON Night 5k Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention
- Date Sat 12th September 2026
- Time 7:45PM CDT
- Location Springfield, Missouri
- Price $49.20
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for the vibrant NEON Night 5k Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in Springfield, Greene! This annual event organized by NAMI Southwest Missouri promises a truly glowing experience, featuring a timed 5k run and a non-timed 1-mile walk. Participants will be dazzled by illuminated trails, dynamic music from the fantastic DJ Will, and a fun glow zone where you can capture memorable moments in the photo booth.
As you participate in this unique nighttime event, you’ll receive a special t-shirt and glow gear to light up the night. Don’t forget to honor loved ones lost to suicide by purchasing a customizable luminary for the illuminated Memorial Garden—each one displayed with a heartfelt dedication. Proceeds from this event directly support NAMI Southwest Missouri's mission to raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention. Whether you’re aiming for a medal or just want to enjoy the atmosphere, the NEON Night Run/Walk is the perfect way to shine a light on an important cause while having an unforgettable time!
As you participate in this unique nighttime event, you’ll receive a special t-shirt and glow gear to light up the night. Don’t forget to honor loved ones lost to suicide by purchasing a customizable luminary for the illuminated Memorial Garden—each one displayed with a heartfelt dedication. Proceeds from this event directly support NAMI Southwest Missouri's mission to raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention. Whether you’re aiming for a medal or just want to enjoy the atmosphere, the NEON Night Run/Walk is the perfect way to shine a light on an important cause while having an unforgettable time!
Organiser's Description
Here we Glow! Its time for the NEON Night Run/Walk, NAMI Southwest Missouris annual event for Suicide Prevention.
This 5k timed event and 1 mile non-timed event is a glowing experience with illuminating lights and neon glow. This is the areas coolest, most eye dazzling nighttime 5K and 1 mile featuring an illuminated trail, sounds the amazing DJ Will, the glow Zone and a Photo Booth!
Participants will receive a unique t-shirt and glow gear.
The illuminated Memorial Garden is a place where participants can remember those lost to suicide through the purchase of a plastic lighted luminary.
**Purchase a luminary to be displayed in the memorial garden at the event. You can customize your luminary "IN MEMORY OF" with your loved ones name. Cost will be $10 each
For sponsorship information contact Taylor Wilson at taylor@namiswmo.org
*100% of the proceeds from this event will benefit NAMI Southwest Missouri and our efforts to help raise awareness about mental illness and suicide prevention.
*Please note- medals are only awarded to the following:
Overall Male, Female, & Non-binary (no age divisions in non-binary)
Top 3 in Each Age Division: 12 & Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over.
This 5k timed event and 1 mile non-timed event is a glowing experience with illuminating lights and neon glow. This is the areas coolest, most eye dazzling nighttime 5K and 1 mile featuring an illuminated trail, sounds the amazing DJ Will, the glow Zone and a Photo Booth!
Participants will receive a unique t-shirt and glow gear.
The illuminated Memorial Garden is a place where participants can remember those lost to suicide through the purchase of a plastic lighted luminary.
**Purchase a luminary to be displayed in the memorial garden at the event. You can customize your luminary "IN MEMORY OF" with your loved ones name. Cost will be $10 each
For sponsorship information contact Taylor Wilson at taylor@namiswmo.org
*100% of the proceeds from this event will benefit NAMI Southwest Missouri and our efforts to help raise awareness about mental illness and suicide prevention.
*Please note- medals are only awarded to the following:
Overall Male, Female, & Non-binary (no age divisions in non-binary)
Top 3 in Each Age Division: 12 & Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over.
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Jae
·11 months ago
It was a fun event, with a dj light up blow ups and a good show out. The finisher metal was nice too.
Location
3825 W Farm Rd 146, Springfield, 65807, MO, United States
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