PresentsSat 19 Dec 2026 · 7 PM onwards · Willingdon Island, Kochi
Chief Guest: Olympic Medallist P R Sreejesh
More than a run
This Christmas season, Midnight Neon Dash turns Kochi's night into a celebration of lights, colour, music and unstoppable energy.
Call your gang and bring your family. Dress in your favourite festive outfit, add neon accessories and share one illuminated start line. Then the finish becomes a party.
Race categories
Three distances on one glowing night. Early bird fees apply until 15 November.
A non-timed, high-energy night jog for families, kids and beginners.
A timed race for strong amateur runners from Kochi and nearby districts.
The longest run of the night, for runners who want more road under the lights.
Included with every entry
Whichever distance you pick, 3K, 5K or 10K, your entry includes all of this.
Finish time calculator
Choose a distance, set your pace and see your finish time.
30:00estimated finish time
Route map
Every race starts and finishes at the same neon arch on Willingdon Island. Pick a distance and watch the route light up.
Where it began
In 2024, runners in their brightest neon outfits turned Kakkanad into a glowing wonderland, with energetic runs, colourful powder fights and dancing into the night.
Now the Dash is back, bigger and brighter.
Neon tees, medals and big smiles from the 2024 run.
The neon experience
An illuminated start and finish arena built for photos and video.
High-energy music before the start gun.
Glow paint and bands turn you into part of the light show.
Step in and leave with a neon reel made for Instagram.
Partner stalls, product trials and samples at the venue.
Celebrate at the finish with a grand finale.
Star attractions
Chief guest at the inauguration
Olympic Medallist · Padma Bhushan Awardee
The Kerala-born goalkeeper from Kizhakkambalam captained India and retired after a second Olympic bronze at Paris 2024.
Official brand ambassador
Founder, Prime Sports Ventures
A film actor and sports entrepreneur from Kochi, and lead hero of Aroopi, who runs the sports academy Prime Sports Ventures in the city.
Charity associationPrime Sports Ventures Charitable Society is associating with this edition.
Community impact
As organiser, Dr. Anjana's ENT Centre will sponsor hearing aids for 10 selected children, giving the night a lasting gift.
Every runner on the start line is part of a night that does good.
Race night
This year's start and finish, set between Kochi's harbour and backwaters. Exact location and parking details coming soon.
7:00 PM onwards. Get your glow on and warm up with the DJ.
Olympian P R Sreejesh opens the night as Chief Guest.
10K at 7:30 PM, 5K at 7:45 PM and 3K at 8:00 PM (provisional).
Cross the line in the illuminated finish arena.
Celebrate with the crowd at the grand finale.
@midnightneondash
Registrations opening soon
Tell us your race and we'll contact you when registrations open.
Partner with us
Put your brand at the heart of the night, on runner T-shirts, arches, backdrops, hoardings and digital creative.
Organiser targets and estimates. Planned media also includes Red FM 93.5 and regional news channels.
₹10 Lakh
Title prefix, central T-shirt logo, main backdrop and arch
₹5 Lakh
Sleeve branding, route standees and kit-bag samples
₹4 Lakh
Prime logo placement on every runner's neon T-shirt
₹3 Lakh
Branding on the finisher medal and ribbon
₹1 Lakh
Header and footer branding on every race bib
₹30K – 50K
Stall at the venue for sampling and leads
Taxes and final inclusions to be confirmed.
Co-presenting partner: co-branding on all event hoardings, a T-shirt placement, radio mentions on Red FM 93.5 and a product stall at the venue. Price on request.
Backdrop placement on the main stage, seen in event photos and video.
Space for product trials, sampling and lead capture.
Neon 360° booths where runners create sponsor-branded reels.
Choose a package, plan your activation and go live on race night. Call us to book or to discuss the details.
+91 98466 20153FAQs
Saturday 19 December 2026, from 7:00 PM, on Willingdon Island, Kochi.
Everyone. The Family Fun Run is non-timed and welcomes families, kids, beginners and fitness enthusiasts.
Yes. The 5K Mini Marathon has a total cash prize pool of ₹25,000.
Neon body paint, glow bands and a participant T-shirt.
Your favourite festive outfit and dazzling neon accessories. The brighter the better.
Early bird fees, valid until 15 November, are ₹700 for the 3K, ₹850 for the 5K and ₹950 for the 10K. After that, fees are ₹850, ₹950 and ₹1,050. For the 3K, a child under 5 runs with one parent on a single ticket; ages 6 and above need their own ticket.
Provisionally on 17 and 18 December on Willingdon Island. We'll confirm the exact place and timings before race week.
Olympic medallist P R Sreejesh is Chief Guest at the inauguration, and Vysakh Ravi is the official brand ambassador.
Yes. Dr. Anjana's ENT Centre will sponsor hearing aids for 10 selected children, and Prime Sports Ventures Charitable Society is associating with this edition.
Call +91 98466 20153 or +91 95670 10888.