Neon Nights 5K is a running race on July 25 – August 2, 2026 in Saint Leonard, MD, with an entry fee of $45.
From the Organizer
Let's GLOW! This is a family-friendly, fun-filled EVENING race through Jefferson Patterson Park. Come early for the Finish-line Festival featuring lawn games, food trucks, and local beer & wine vendors, then stay late for the black-light DJ Dance Party. It's going to be lit!
Events
Weather
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day 1
Saturday, 7/25
High
82°
Low
68°
Mostly sunny
Race Day 2
Sunday, 7/26
High
83°
Low
70°
Mostly sunny then slight chance rain showers
Race Day 3
Monday, 7/27
High
86°
Low
72°
Chance showers and thunderstorms
Race Day 4
Tuesday, 7/28
High
88°
Low
72°
Chance showers and thunderstorms
Race Day 5
Wednesday, 7/29
High
86°
Low
—
Mostly sunny then slight chance showers and thunderstorms
Host City
City Elevation
86 ft
Nearest Airport
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · 40 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are an 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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Plan your trip
Coming from out of town? There's more to Saint Leonard than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Neon Nights 5K
Jul 25, 2026