Light The Darkness 5K & 1 Mile Glow Run
About this race
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.
Join fellow runners on September 18, 2021 for the Light The Darkness 5K & 1 Mile Glow Run. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Florissant.
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5K Fun Run/Walk
In 2019, over 350 people joined us for this fun family event. Join us in 2021 at Saint Ferdinand Park as we "Light the Darkness" for suicide prevention awareness. Choose between a 5K and 1 Mile course that can be enjoyed by runners and walkers of all ages! All participants will receive a custom glow in the dark event t-shirt and also be given a one of a kind glow in the dark 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 by clicking the link below, or visiting the JFK or James J. Eagan Community Centers and completing a registration form. Fees are $25 until September 1st, 2021 then $30 through race day. T-shirt sizes can only be guaranteed to those who register by September 1st, 2021. Call 314-921-4250 or 314-921-4466 for more information!
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
In 2019, over 350 people joined us for this fun family event. Join us in 2021 at Saint Ferdinand Park as we "Light the Darkness" for suicide prevention awareness. Choose between a 5K and 1 Mile course that can be enjoyed by runners and walkers of all ages! All participants will receive a custom glow in the dark event t-shirt and also be given a one of a kind glow in the dark 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 by clicking the link below, or visiting the JFK or James J. Eagan Community Centers and completing a registration form. Fees are $25 until September 1st, 2021 and $30 September 2nd, 2021 through race day. T-shirt sizes can only be guaranteed to those who register by September 1st, 2021. Call 314-921-4250 or 314-921-4466 for more information!
About Florissant
Light The Darkness 5K & 1 Mile Glow Run takes place in Florissant, Missouri, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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