NEON Night 5k Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Distance
- 1 Mile · 5K
- Price
- $45
From the Organizer
Here we Glow! It’s time for the NEON Night Run/Walk, NAMI Southwest Missouri’s annual event for Suicide Prevention.
This 5k timed event and 1 mile non-timed event is a glowing experience with illuminating lights and neon glow. This is the area’s coolest, most eye dazzling nighttime 5K and 1 mile featuring an illuminated trail, sounds the amazing DJ Will, the glow Zone and a Photo Booth!
Participants will receive a unique t-shirt and glow gear.
The illuminated Memorial Garden is a place where participants can remember those lost to suicide through the purchase of a plastic lighted luminary.
**Purchase a luminary to be displayed in the memorial garden at the event. You can customize your luminary "IN MEMORY OF" with your loved ones name. Cost will be $10 each
For sponsorship information contact Taylor Wilson at taylor@namiswmo.org
*100% of the proceeds from this event will benefit NAMI Southwest Missouri and our efforts to help raise awareness about mental illness and suicide prevention.
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
60°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Springfield Wbo, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Springfield, MO
Population
169,432
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,294 ft
Nearest Airport
SGF
Springfield Branson National Airport · 5 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at NEON Night 5k Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- NEON Night 5k Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention
- Date
- September 12, 2026
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the NEON Night 5k Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention?
- NEON Night 5k Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention is a running race held in Springfield, Missouri on September 12, 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 NEON Night 5k Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention?
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Springfield, Missouri at 3825 W Farm Rd 146. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the NEON Night 5k Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
NEON Night 5k Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention
Sep 12, 2026