Friday Night Lights 5K
- Date
- July 17, 2026
- Location
- 6477 Center St, Mentor, OH
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk
From the Organizer
Friday Night Lights 5K – July 17, 2026
Location: Jerome T Osborne Senior Stadium
Start Time: 9:00 PM
Get ready for a night at the movies on the run! The Friday Night Lights 5K is a high-energy nighttime race themed around a different movie each year, bringing cinematic magic to the course. From the decorations to the vibe, everything ties into this year’s film… but here’s the twist—the movie theme will stay top secret until closer to race day! Lace up, hit the lights, and be part of the big reveal as you run under the stars in this one-of-a-kind, movie-inspired 5K experience.
Registration includes a finisher medal, and T-Shirt
Early packet pick-up takes place at Second Sole on Thursday, July 16th from 11:00 am - 6:00 pm.
Race day packet pick-up will be at Jerome T Osborne Stadium (race location) from 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
The 5K Run/Walk will begin at 9:00pm.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
82°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Kirtland-Holden 2, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Mentor, OH
Population
47,215
as of 2023
Elevation
645 ft
Nearest Airport
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 32 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Waiting For?
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Friday Night Lights 5K?
- Friday Night Lights 5K is a running race held in Mentor, Ohio on July 17, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Friday Night Lights 5K?
- Friday, July 17, 2026 in Mentor, Ohio at 6477 Center St, Mentor, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Friday Night Lights 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Friday Night Lights 5K
Jul 17, 2026