The TRON Night Run: Neon Grid 5K & 10K
- Date
- August 15, 2026
- Distance
- Neon Grid 5K · Neon Grid 10K · The Virtual Neon Multiverse 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
From the Organizer
Date & Time:
Saturday, August 15, 2026
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location:
L.A. River Path – 6846 Owensmouth Ave., Canoga Park, CA 91303
Event Description:
Glow hard or go home.
Join us for The TRON Night Run, a neon-lit night race inspired by digital dreams and grid-style glory. Runners will blaze through a looped nighttime course along the L.A. River, lit up with LED vibes and TRON-inspired energy. Whether you're taking on the 5K or 10K, come dressed to impress in your brightest gear and light up the grid!
✨ Glow swag
🏅 Custom finisher medals
📸 Epic photo ops
Distances:
TRON 5K
TRON 10K
Start Time:
All distances begin together at 8:00 PM.
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🌀 Multiverse Option (Virtual Runners Welcome)
Can’t make it to the Grid? Log in from your timeline.
Our TRON Run: Neon Grid race is open to all warriors of the digital frontier—wherever you’re plugged in. Whether you’re pounding the pavement in Tokyo, biking the lightcycle trail in Boise, or navigating a treadmill in your garage, the mainframe still counts your steps.
Choose the Multiverse Option during registration and select your distance (5K or 10K or even Half Marathon).
Run anytime between August 16–18
Track your run on any device or app (Strava, Garmin, smartwatch, or just a well-timed selfie—we’re cool)
Submit your proof and shipping info
We’ll transmit your finisher’s medal straight from the Grid
You don’t need to be in Canoga Park to feel the pulse of the neon.
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🚨 Parody Disclaimer
This race is a fan-made parody event created with love by Jed & Ted’s Excellent Races. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any of the original creators, studios, or rights holders referenced in our race themes. All names, references, and characters are used for humorous and transformative purposes under fair use. We're just fans… who like to run in costume.
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The TRON Night Run: Neon Grid 5K & 10K?
- The TRON Night Run: Neon Grid 5K & 10K is a running event held in Canoga Park, CA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is The TRON Night Run: Neon Grid 5K & 10K?
- Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Canoga Park, CA at 6846 Owensmouth Ave, Canoga Park, CA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The TRON Night Run: Neon Grid 5K & 10K?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
The TRON Night Run: Neon Grid 5K & 10K
Aug 15, 2026