Neon Nights 5K
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Neon Nights 5K : August 1, 2026
Neon Nights 5K is an evening running event at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, 10515 Mackall Road, Saint Leonard, MD 20685. The race program includes a 5K and a Virtual 5K. The on-site 5K starts and finishes at the Pavilion at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum.
The event features a finish-line festival with lawn games, food trucks, local beer and wine vendors, and a black-light DJ dance party. Packet pickup and early check-in are available the week of the race at Project ECHO Homeless Shelter, 484 Main St., Prince Frederick, MD 20678.
Beneficiaries of the event are Project ECHO and the Friends of Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum. Project ECHO provides emergency shelter and supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness in Calvert County. The Friends group supports educational programming and free events at the park and museum.
Entry information listed for each event shows a price of $38.10 (including a $3.10 fee), with child pricing noted as $0 for ages 0-3 and reduced pricing for ages 4-12. Registered participants receive a custom race shirt, a custom finisher medal, real-time results, and access to the finish-line festival.
Awards and categories
Awards include Top Overall Male and Female, plus the top three males and females in these age groups: 12 & under, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80+. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
