2026 Niceville Sunset Stampede 5k run/walk

🌅 2026 Niceville Sunset Stampede 5K Run/Walk

Saturday, July 25, 2026

⏰ 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Starts: 7:00 PM 

⏰ 5K Run/Walk Starts: 7:30 PM 

📍 Northwest Florida State College – Baseball Parking Lot

Get your neon gear ready and join us for a glowing night of fun supporting the Niceville High School Boys & Girls Cross Country Teams!

Participants will receive neon goodies:
✨ Glow necklaces
✨ Glow bracelets
✨ Neon sweatbands

Awards will be presented for:
🏆 Overall Male & Female
🏆 Age Group Winners (14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+)

🐶 Dog & stroller friendly!
⚠️ Some areas are dark — glow lights on dogs & strollers are strongly encouraged.

 
👕 Registration Perks & Deadlines
✔ Shirt size guaranteed if registered by July 10
✔ First 250 registrants guaranteed a race T-shirt

🦅 Early registration closes:
Friday, July 10 at 12 AM 

🕡 Regular registration closes:
Friday, July 24 at 12 AM

📝 Race-day registration (on-site only):
5:30 – 7:30 PM

 
🎟 Packet Pickup
📍 Jeremiah’s Italian Ice
1198 E John Sims Pkwy, Niceville
🕓 July 24 | 4:30 – 6:30 PM

📍 Race Day Pickup – NWFSC Baseball Parking Lot
🕠 5:30 – 7:00 PM

Don't worry! If running is not your thing or you are unavailable to participate in person, you can still support the Niceville High School Cross Country Program by making a donation without registering for the race. Simply click the DONATE tab from the menu or email NicevilleXC@gmail for sponsorship opportunities.

There will be NO REFUNDS for any reason, including, but not limited to cancelation or postponement of this Event.

Support the Niceville High School Boys and Girls Cross Country teams by becoming a sponsor of the 6th Annual Niceville Sunset Stampede 5K!

This family-friendly evening glow run brings together runners, walkers, families, and community members for a fun-filled night while raising funds to support our student-athletes. Sponsorships help cover race expenses such as T-shirts, awards, timing services, entertainment, and event supplies. Any additional funds directly benefit the Niceville High School Cross Country program.

Sponsorship Levels
🥇 Platinum Sponsor – $1,000+

Largest logo placement on race T-shirt
Premium placement on race signage
Featured recognition on social media
Recognition on race website
Opportunity to include promotional items in race packets
🥈 Gold Sponsor – $400

Large logo placement on race T-shirt
Recognition on race signage
Recognition on social media
Recognition on race website
Opportunity to include promotional items in race packets
🥉 Silver Sponsor – $250

Medium logo placement on race T-shirt
Recognition on race signage
Recognition on social media
Recognition on race website
🏅 Bronze Sponsor – $100

Business name listed on race T-shirt
Recognition on race website
Recognition on social media
❤️ Friend of Cross Country – Any Donation

Recognition on the race website
Why Sponsor?
By sponsoring the Sunset Stampede, you are investing in local student-athletes and gaining exposure to hundreds of participants, spectators, and community members. Your support helps provide equipment, meet expenses, travel opportunities, and other resources that contribute to a successful season.

Ready to become a Sponsor? Contact Sara Mathis at sara.mathis.narwhals@gmail.com

We appreciate your partnership and commitment to our athletes!