The Light the Darkness 5K Glow Run returns to Saint Ferdinand Park in Florissant on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The community run and walk supports suicide-prevention programs while bringing families, local organizations, and participants together for an evening event.
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Location: Saint Ferdinand Park, Florissant, Missouri
- Light the Way activities, check-in, vendors, and sponsors: 5:00 PM
- Glow Run: 7:15 PM
- Distances: 5K and 1-mile options
Net proceeds benefit CHADS Coalition for Mental Health and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Eastern Missouri chapter.
Registration and Participant Information
Registration is $25 through August 25, 2026 and $30 afterward. Participants receive an event shirt and finisher medal. Registering by August 25 provides the event’s shirt-size guarantee. Current registration details are available on the official Light the Darkness race page.
Light the Way Activities
The pre-race Light the Way gathering begins at 5:00 PM and includes event check-in, participating vendors, sponsors, and community activities before the 7:15 PM run.
Packet Pickup
- Wednesday, September 16: 5:00–7:30 PM at the James J. Eagan Center
- Thursday, September 17: 9:00 AM–7:30 PM at the James J. Eagan Center
- Race day, September 19: 5:00–7:00 PM at Pavilion 4 in Saint Ferdinand Park
Schedules and event details can change. Participants should confirm final information with the City of Florissant or the official registration page before attending.