Fri, Jul 31, 2026

THE NIGHTCRAWLER 5K

Tupelo, MS

Registration openAnnual since at least 2020

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Jul 31, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the NIGHTCRAWLER 5K

The Nightcrawler is a glow-themed evening race that benefits the Tupelo Leo Misfits Club. It starts and finishes at Ballard Park, so the surroundings are familiar to anyone who has kicked a soccer ball there. Running after dark changes the feel of a route you might otherwise know well.

Packet pickup opens the afternoon before the race at the Park and Rec building inside Ballard Park, near the Oren Dunn Museum. There is also a pickup window at the soccer concession stand on race evening before the start. Having your confirmation email and QR code ready will move the line along.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

249finishers

17:09winner

32:08median

1:06:03cutoff

Top 3: Jeb Hamilton (17:09) · Samuel Aguilar (17:59) · Chris Figueroa (18:33)

The NIGHTCRAWLER 5K has been held every year since at least 2020. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles7/31/2026 20:00$35

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Common Questions About the THE NIGHTCRAWLER 5K

Will I finish last at the NIGHTCRAWLER 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 32:08, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:06:03, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the NIGHTCRAWLER 5K a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 249 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the NIGHTCRAWLER 5K?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 17:09 while the median finisher took 32:08. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.