Light The Darkness 5K & 1 Mile Glow Run
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $25
From the Organizer
Join us in 2025 at Saint Ferdinand Park as we "Light the Darkness" for suicide prevention awareness. Choose between a 5K and 1 Mile course that runners and walkers of all ages can enjoy! All participants will receive a custom event t-shirt and also be given a one-of-a-kind finishers medal as they cross the finish line. Additional glow items will be for sale, and we encourage participants to get creative and have fun with this exciting theme. Registration can be done online, or by visiting the JFK or James J. Eagan Community Centers and completing a registration form. Fees are $25 until August 29th, 2025 then $30 through race day. T-shirt sizes can only be guaranteed to those who register by August 29th, 2025. Call 314-921-4250 or 314-921-4466 for more information!
Packet pick-up will occur at the James J Eagan Center (JJE Center) at 1 James J Eagan Drive Florissant, MO 63034 on Wednesday, September 17th from 5P-7:30P and Thursday, September 18th from 9A-7:30P. Day of packet pick-up will occur at Saint Ferdinand Park at Pavilion 4 (back of the park by sand volleyball courts) from 5:00P-7:00P.
100% of the net proceeds will be donated to two local mental health and suicide prevention organizations to help fund outreach programs in our local schools including the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and CHADS Coalition for Mental Health.
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
80°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from St Louis Lambert Intl Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Florissant, MO
City Elevation
560 ft
Nearest Airport
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 2 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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- Date
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Light The Darkness 5K & 1 Mile Glow Run?
- Light The Darkness 5K & 1 Mile Glow Run is a running race held in Florissant, Missouri on September 19, 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 Light The Darkness 5K & 1 Mile Glow Run?
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Florissant, Missouri at St Ferdinand Park. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Light The Darkness 5K & 1 Mile Glow Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Light The Darkness 5K & 1 Mile Glow Run
Sep 19, 2026