Neon Nights 5K

JUL-AUG
25-2
2026
Experience an evening 5K run through Jefferson Patterson Park followed by a black light DJ dance party. Enjoy food trucks local beverages and lawn games at the finish line festival in Saint Leonard.
25-2 Jul-Aug 2026
5 kilometers

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Neon Nights 5K

The Neon Nights 5K is an evening running event held at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum in Saint Leonard, Maryland. The event features a physical race on the park grounds as well as a virtual participation option. The primary distance for both versions of the event is 5K.

The venue hosts a finish-line festival that includes several activities and amenities for participants and attendees. This area features food trucks and lawn games. Vendors provide local beer and wine options on-site.

Following the race, a dance party takes place featuring a DJ and black-light lighting. These festivities are designed for families and those interested in social gatherings alongside the athletic component. The course routes through the Jefferson Patterson Park property, utilizing the local landscape of the museum grounds.

Participants can choose between two event formats:

  • 5K
  • Virtual 5K

Registration for these events is organized through a set enrollment period ending several months before the physical race date. The virtual event allows participation over a week-long window leading up to the on-site race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km