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Friday Night Lights 5K

Fri, Jul 17, 2026, 9:00 PM EDT

Location
Mentor, OH
6477 Center St, 44060
Featured distance
5K
Type
RUN
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At a glance

Run under the stars in this high-energy 5K with a secret movie theme that's revealed closer to race day. A truly unique night out.

  • Fun
  • Quirky

Experience a unique nighttime 5K with the Friday Night Lights 5K in Mentor, OH. This high-energy event transforms the course with a different movie theme each year, keeping the specific film a secret until closer to race day. Run under the stars and be part of the big reveal, enjoying cinematic magic from the decorations to the overall vibe. It's a one-of-a-kind, movie-inspired experience designed for runners and walkers alike.

What to expect

  • Lace up for a high-energy, movie-themed nighttime 5K.
  • Discover the secret film inspiration as you run.
  • Receive a finisher medal and event T-shirt.

Standout details

  • Secret movie theme reveal
  • High-energy nighttime 5K
  • Finisher medal included
  • Event T-shirt provided

Perks & features

  • Medal
  • Swag Included

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warm-day exposure

  • Rolling area
  • Warm season

The course

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  • Timed race
From the organizer

Friday Night Lights 5K – July 17, 2026

Location: Jerome T Osborne Senior Stadium Start Time: 9:00 PM

Get ready for a night at the movies on the run! The Friday Night Lights 5K is a high-energy nighttime race themed around a different movie each year, bringing cinematic magic to the course. From the decorations to the vibe, everything ties into this year’s film… but here’s the twist—the movie theme will stay top secret until closer to race day! Lace up, hit the lights, and be part of the big reveal as you run under the stars in this one-of-a-kind, movie-inspired 5K experience.

Registration includes a finisher medal, and T-Shirt Early packet pick-up takes place at Second Sole on Thursday, July 16th from 11:00 am - 6:00 pm. Race day packet pick-up will be at Jerome T Osborne Stadium (race location) from 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm The 5K Run/Walk will begin at 9:00pm.

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