Light The Darkness 5K & 1 Mile Glow Run Logo

Light The Darkness 5K & 1 Mile Glow Run

Florissant, MO

Sat, Sep 19, 2026

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When

Saturday, September 19th, 2026

Where

St Ferdinand Park, Florissant MO

Distance

5K

Typical weather

On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years

2025

6986°F

dry

2024

6386°F

dry

2023

6082°F

dry

2022

7391°F

dry

2021

6984°F

rain

2020

5069°F

dry

2019

6888°F

dry

2018

7288°F

dry

2017

6685°F

dry

2016

6083°F

dry

Best months to race in Missouri

About this race

Race Overview

Join us in 2026 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!

Participant Amenities

  • Event T-shirt: All participants will receive a custom event t-shirt.
  • Finishers Medal: A one-of-a-kind finishers medal will be given as participants cross the finish line.
  • Glow Items: Additional glow items will be for sale.
  • Creative Theme: We encourage participants to get creative and have fun with this exciting theme.

Registration Information

  • How to Register: Registration can be done online, or by visiting the JFK or James J. Eagan Community Centers and completing a registration form.
  • Registration Fees: Fees are $25 until August 25th, 2026 then $30 through race day.
  • T-shirt Size Guarantee: T-shirt sizes can only be guaranteed to those who register by August 25th, 2026.
  • Contact Information: Call 314-921-4250 or 314-921-4466 for more information!

Packet Pick-up

  • Location: Packet pick-up will occur at the James J Eagan Center (JJE Center) at 1 James J Eagan Drive Florissant, MO 63034.
  • Date & Time: Wednesday, September 16th from 5P-7:30P and Thursday, September 17th from 9A-7:30P.
  • Day of Packet Pick-up: At Saint Ferdinand Park at Pavilion 4 (back of the park by sand volleyball courts) from 5:00P-7:00P.

Charitable Contribution

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.

Race Details

For more information, visit the race website: Light The Darkness 5K & 1 Mile Glow Run.

Course map

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