Light The Darkness 5K & 1 Mile Glow Run

Join us in 2023 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, 2023 then $30 through race day. T-shirt sizes can only be guaranteed to those who register by August 29th, 2023. 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 13th from 5P-7:30P and Thursday, September 14th 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.