
From the Organizer
🌅 2026 Niceville Sunset Stampede 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, July 25, 2026
⏰ 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Starts: 7:00 PM
⏰ 5K Run/Walk Starts: 7:30 PM
📍 Northwest Florida State College – Baseball Parking Lot
Get your neon gear ready and join us for a glowing night of fun supporting the Niceville High School Boys & Girls Cross Country Teams!
Participants will receive neon goodies:
✨ Glow necklaces
✨ Glow bracelets
✨ Neon sweatbands
Awards will be presented for:
🏆 Overall Male & Female
🏆 Age Group Winners (under 14, 5-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+)
🐶 Dog & stroller friendly!
⚠️ Some areas are dark — glow lights on dogs & strollers are strongly encouraged.
👕 Registration Perks & Deadlines
✔ Shirt size guaranteed if registered by July 10
✔ First 250 registrants guaranteed a race T-shirt
🦅 Early registration closes:
Friday, July 10 at 12 AM
🕡 Regular registration closes:
Friday, July 24 at 12 AM
📝 Race-day registration (on-site only):
5:30 – 7:30 PM
🎟 Packet Pickup
📍 Jeremiah’s Italian Ice
1198 E John Sims Pkwy, Niceville
🕓 July 25 | 4:30 – 6:30 PM
📍 Race Day Pickup – NWFSC Baseball Parking Lot
🕠 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Don't worry! If running is not your thing or you are unavailable to participate in person, you can still support the Niceville High School Cross Country Program by making a donation without registering for the race. Simply click the DONATE tab from the menu or email NicevilleXC@gmail for sponsorship opportunities.
There will be NO REFUNDS for any reason, including, but not limited to cancelation or postponement of this Event.
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2026 Niceville Sunset Stampede 5k run/walk
Jul 25, 2026