Neon Nights 5K
When is Neon Nights 5K?
Neon Nights 5K takes place on Saturday, July 25, 2026 in Saint Leonard, MD.
What distances does Neon Nights 5K offer?
Neon Nights 5K offers 2 events: 5K, Virtual 5K.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5.0 km | $35.00 | Register |
| Virtual 5K | 5.0 km | $35.00 | Register |
How much does Neon Nights 5K cost?
Registration for Neon Nights 5K starts at $35.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Neon Nights 5K held?
Neon Nights 5K is held in Saint Leonard, MD at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum.
About Neon Nights 5K
Let's GLOW! This is a family-friendly, fun-filled EVENING race through Jefferson Patterson Park. Come early for the Finish-line Festival featuring lawn games, food trucks, and local beer & wine vendors, then stay late for the black-light DJ Dance Party. It's going to be lit!
Race Day Schedule
5 pm: Pavilion fields open. Come early for food trucks, beer and wine tents, music, and lawn games.
5 pm - 6:40 pm: Participant arrival and parking. Park entrance gates close to all traffic at 6:45 pm. Don't be late!
5 pm - 6:40 pm: Participant check-in at the Pavilion. *Registration will be in the Pavilion ONLY IF the race hasn't reached capacity.
6:50 pm: Warm-up
7 pm: RACE STARTS
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm: Finish-line Festival & DJ Dance Party!
8 pm: (Approx.) Awards Ceremony
Course Map
The 5K will start and end at the Pavilion at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum.
Awards
Top Overall Male, Top Overall Female, and the Top 3 Males and Females in the following age groups: 12 & under, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+.
Sponsors
We appreciate the support from our race sponsors! Interested in sponsorship? Contact Bridget Rinker at bridget.rinker@maryland.gov
Giving
The Calvert County Community Partners race beneficiaries are Project ECHO and the Friends of Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum. Project ECHO provides hope for the homeless by providing emergency shelter and supportive housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Calvert County. The Friends of Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum support educational programming and free events such as Discovering Archaeology Day, Children's Day on the Farm and American Indian Heritage Day.
What do you get for your entry?
Custom race shirt
Custom finisher medal
Real-time results
Finish-line Festival
Pricing
PRICING IS UNTIL THE RACE IS SOLD OUT! THE LAST 100 spots will be on a live countdown on the website.
Standard rates are for ages 13 - 99.
Open - March 31: $35
April 1 - June 30: $40
July 1 - July 31: $45
August 1: $50
Kids rates are not time-sensitive and will not change for the 2025 race series.
Ages 4 - 12: $25
Ages 0 -3: Free
Packet Pickup / Early Check-in
Early check-in is the best! Pick up your race packets the week of the race and skip the check-in line on race day.
Address: Project ECHO Homeless Shelter - 484 Main St. Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Race Shirt & Medal Preview
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