SPARK & SHINE 5K or 1 MILE RACE
About this race
The Spark & Shine 5K Run/Walk is more than just a race—it’s a celebration of belonging, purpose, and community. This event exists to support individuals with special needs by helping fund the SPARK ministry at Life in Christ Fellowship and the annual Night to Shine prom, an unforgettable evening dedicated to honoring and celebrating people with special needs.
At the heart of Spark & Shine is a deep commitment to creating a place where every individual is welcomed, valued, and given the opportunity to participate in meaningful ways. We believe every person is uniquely created with purpose—worthy of being seen, known, and loved. Through this event and the ministries it supports, we strive to build a community that intentionally embraces and uplifts individuals with special needs, ensuring they have a place to belong and thrive.
By participating in Spark & Shine, you are helping create joyful experiences, foster genuine connection, and remind every individual that they are deeply loved by God and celebrated just as they are
This will be a chip timed event.
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Running
SPARK & SHINE 5K
SPARK & SHINE 1 MILE
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Saint Clair, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:44 AM and sets at 8:21 PM local time (EDT) in Saint Clair on August 22, 2026 — 13h 37m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — SPARK & SHINE 5K or 1 MILE RACE
66 finishers across 2 distances · leading places in the SPARK & SHINE 5K
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chad Oliver | 21:34 | 6:56 /mi |
| 2 | Todd Kelly | 24:31 | 7:53 /mi |
| 3 | Cooper Haskin | 25:29 | 8:12 /mi |
| 4 | Kelli Louks | 25:39 | 8:15 /mi |
| 5 | Adam Snider | 25:56 | 8:21 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Saint Clair
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Saint Clair 5K Races 2 races
- Saint Clair Running Calendar 2026 2 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 2 Saint Clair events
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