Springfield, Missouri (United States of America) - "Night Light 5k - Springfield". Get ready for a night of unforgettable fun at the Night Light 5k this July! This family-friendly event is not just a run, but an experience filled with plenty of exciting features that will keep you entertained from start to finish. To start things off, we've got an amazing race start experience featuring cold sparks, confetti, and fog—all designed to get you pumped up and ready to go! And as you make your way through the course, you'll encounter a variety of fun features such as pump-up stations, on-course music, kraken’s tentacles, you'll run through a shark’s jaw full of teeth, and glow-in-the-dark arches to keep you energized and motivated. And that's not all—registered participants will receive a custom running hat to commemorate their achievement and keep them stylish all summer long (great for running!). And for those looking for a sweet treat, we've got complimentary glow cotton candy and snow cones available to all participants. After the run, be sure to check out the food trucks offering a variety of delicious treats for sale. And of course, we've got vendors on-site selling all kinds of unique and interesting products, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy. To cap it all off, finishers will receive a commemorative light-up medal to remember this one-of-a-kind experience. Don't miss out on the excitement of the Night Light 5k! Sign up today and get ready to make unforgettable memories with friends and family. Finish your 5k to earn your light-up medal, custom apparel, cotton candy or snow cone, and LED running baton! Participants are encouraged to wear glow-in-the-dark, glow sticks/apparel, etc. www.runsignup.com/race/mo/springfield/nightlight5kspringfieldmo

Olympia, Washington (United States of America) - "Olympia Lakefair Races". The Olympia Lakefair Races (3K, 8K, and Half Marathon) are organized by the Lake Run Organization, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, and the Olympia Downtown Rotary Club. The primary purpose of the races is to raise money for local public high school cross country and track & field programs and local Rotary youth scholarships and grants. The races start and finish on 5th Ave along Heritage Park at 7 a.m. (Half Marathon), 8 a.m. (8K), and 8:05 a.m. (3K). The 3K race is free participants 14 years and younger. There are prizes for overall, masters (40+), super masters (50+), and top three 5-year age group winners up to 90+ in each race. Additionally, several random prizes are awarded, and post-race food and snacks are provided. Tech T-shirts are included with entries ($10 extra for free 14 & under 3K participants), and Half Marathon finishers receive a finisher medal. Free downloadable and shareable photos listed by participant and results are posted on the website., starting in downtown and finishing on Fifth Avenue at Heritage Park. We welcome runners and walkers of all ages and abilities and have multiple age, wheelchair, and disabled divisions and awards. All courses are USATF certified. www.olympialakefairraces.org

Elk Grove Village, Illinois (United States of America) - "Christmas in July Half Marathon and 5K - Chicago area". Ho Ho Ho, oh what fun it is to run in the sun (and shade) and earn some chillin' Summer Xmas swag! Christmas in July highly recommended early packet pickup: Friday, July 18, 2025 – 2:00-4:00pm early packet pickup. We'll do it near the Start/Finish line at Busse Forest (Busse Forest - Busse Lake Boating Center Picnic Grove #25, Elk Grove Village, IL US 60007). Look for the white Fun-Races trailer. Jingle Jolly Saturday schedule July 19, 2025: 6:00am - 6:45am packet pickup/check-in opens – Half Marathon; 7:00am Half Marathon starts; 7:00am - 7:45am packet pickup/check-in opens – 5K; 8:00am 5K starts; 8:20am post race Christmas party begins!!! www.runsignup.com/Race/IL/ElkGroveVillage/ChristmasinJulyHalfMarathonand5KChicago?raceRefCode=JtrNWN7B

Wapakoneta, Ohio (United States of America) - "Run to the Moon 5K/10K". Join us for the 23rd Anniversary of Run to the Moon and the 56th Anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing - 7.19.2025 in Wapakoneta Ohio, the boyhood home of Neil Armstrong. This event starts and finishes at the Armstrong Air and Space Museum in Wapakoneta OH, the Birthplace of Neil Armstrong. The race is a run/walk and has many unique features including Space Themed Music, Space Facts along the courses, and much more. Don't miss out on this amazing and educational experience. RACE AMENITIES: Space Themed Race Medal, Cool Race Shirt, and Moon Pies. RACE LOGISTICS: FLEXIBILITY REGARDING YOUR RACE DISTANCE. You may alter your race distance yourself using the free, self-managed transfer we offer. Follow the link in your registration confirmation email to Manage Registration and transfer to a different distance event. You may shorten your race distance from the 10K to 5K to 1 Mile, and may do that yourself online and there is no change fee. PACKET PICK-UP: The race will start on time at 8:15 (10K) and 8:30 (5K and 1 Mile) with no exceptions. PRE PACKET PICK UP: TBA; RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP: ARMSTRONG AIR & SPACE MUSEUM Saturday 7 am-8:15 am. NOTE: Race Day Registration must be completed online. United Way of Auglaize County operates the Run to the Moon Event. Your race registrations and donations are retained by United Way to benefit those in need. www.runsignup.com/Race/OH/Wapakoneta/RuntotheMoon

Larchwood, Iowa (United States of America) - "Blood Run 5K Trail Run/Walk". The fifth annual Friends of Blood Run 5K Trail Run/Walk through the scenic beauty of the Blood Run National Historic Landmark. Trail run will begin with registration at 7:30 am on July 19 at the National Historic Landmark west of Granite, Iowa and the 5K Trail Run/Walk begins at 8 am at the Blood Run National Historic Landmark. On-line registration on our website. www.friendsofbloodrun.com