The TRON Night Run: Neon Grid 5K & 10K
- Date
- August 15, 2026
- Distance
- Neon Grid 5K · Neon Grid 10K · The Virtual Neon Multiverse 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
From the Organizer
Date & Time:
Saturday, August 15, 2026
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location:
L.A. River Path – 6846 Owensmouth Ave., Canoga Park, CA 91303
Event Description:
Glow hard or go home.
Join us for The TRON Night Run, a neon-lit night race inspired by digital dreams and grid-style glory. Runners will blaze through a looped nighttime course along the L.A. River, lit up with LED vibes and TRON-inspired energy. Whether you're taking on the 5K or 10K, come dressed to impress in your brightest gear and light up the grid!
✨ Glow swag
🏅 Custom finisher medals
📸 Epic photo ops
Distances:
TRON 5K
TRON 10K
Start Time:
All distances begin together at 8:00 PM.
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🌀 Multiverse Option (Virtual Runners Welcome)
Can’t make it to the Grid? Log in from your timeline.
Our TRON Run: Neon Grid race is open to all warriors of the digital frontier—wherever you’re plugged in. Whether you’re pounding the pavement in Tokyo, biking the lightcycle trail in Boise, or navigating a treadmill in your garage, the mainframe still counts your steps.
Choose the Multiverse Option during registration and select your distance (5K or 10K or even Half Marathon).
Run anytime between August 16–18
Track your run on any device or app (Strava, Garmin, smartwatch, or just a well-timed selfie—we’re cool)
Submit your proof and shipping info
We’ll transmit your finisher’s medal straight from the Grid
You don’t need to be in Canoga Park to feel the pulse of the neon.
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🚨 Parody Disclaimer
This race is a fan-made parody event created with love by Jed & Ted’s Excellent Races. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any of the original creators, studios, or rights holders referenced in our race themes. All names, references, and characters are used for humorous and transformative purposes under fair use. We're just fans… who like to run in costume.
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
98°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
1%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Woodland Hills Pierce College, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Canoga Park, CA
Population
3,857,897
as of 2023
Elevation
808 ft
Nearest Airport
BUR
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport · 14 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The TRON Night Run: Neon Grid 5K & 10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- The TRON Night Run: Neon Grid 5K & 10K
- Date
- August 15, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The TRON Night Run: Neon Grid 5K & 10K?
- The TRON Night Run: Neon Grid 5K & 10K is a running race held in Canoga Park, California on August 15, 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 TRON Night Run: Neon Grid 5K & 10K?
- Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Canoga Park, California at 6846 Owensmouth Ave, Canoga Park, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The TRON Night Run: Neon Grid 5K & 10K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The TRON Night Run: Neon Grid 5K & 10K
Aug 15, 2026