Would you like to run at night with neon lights? This weekend, there will be a 5-kilometer race in Zapopan that, in addition to being a night race, will be completely free and open to 2,000 participants.
The 2026 Neon Race is part of Zapopan’s “Races for Everyone” Series and will take place on Saturday, October 3, at Parque de las Niñas y los Niños in the Tepeyac neighborhood.
The start is scheduled between 8:00 p.m. and 8:15 p.m., with runners starting in waves. The organizers note that after 8:15 p.m., runners will no longer be allowed to start for safety reasons.
What will the Neon Race be like?
The course will be 5 kilometers long, starting and finishing at Parque de las Niñas y los Niños, across from the Estadio de los Charros de Jalisco. The time limit to complete the race will be one hour.
The route will pass through several streets in the area, including Boulevard Panamericano, Santa Lucía, Dr. Luis Farah, Enrique Díaz de León, Obreros de Cananea, and the Glorieta del Maíz area, before returning to the park.
In addition to the night race, participants will receive a packet that includes an official race number, a cloakroom service, water and sports drink stations, safety personnel along the route, medical services at the finish line, restrooms, refreshments, and a commemorative medal.
How much does the Zapopan Neon Race cost?
Registration is free and limited to 2,000 participants. Registration is available exclusively through the official website designated by COMUDE Zapopan.
To participate, you must be at least 16 years old on the day of the event. Minors must provide a letter of consent signed by a parent or guardian.
Race bibs will be distributed on Friday, October 2, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the COMUDE Zapopan Multipurpose Gym (GUM). Participants must present identification, along with their printed and signed registration form.
Practical Information
📅 Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
⏰ Start: 8:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
📍 Location: Parque de las Niñas y los Niños (Santa Lucía 284, Tepeyac neighborhood, Zapopan)
🏃 Distance: 5 km
🎟️ Admission: free
👟 Capacity: 2,000 runners
🔞 Minimum age: 16 years old
