Dr. Anjana's ENT & Superspeciality CentrePresents

Midnight Neon Dash 2026: Run the city after dark

Sat 19 Dec 2026 · 7 PM onwards · Willingdon Island, Kochi

Chief Guest: Olympic Medallist P R Sreejesh

  • 3K
  • 5K
  • 10K
  • from ₹700 early bird
Photos from our first edition
Lights on inRace night
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More than a run

Kochi's brightest night

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.

Runners sprinting, shown half in orange and blue and half in black and white

Race categories

Pick your distance

Three distances on one glowing night. Early bird fees apply until 15 November.

3KM

Family Fun Run

A non-timed, high-energy night jog for families, kids and beginners.

Early bird · till 15 Nov₹700₹850 from 16 Nov
  • Flag-off 8:00 PM · open to all ages · no cut-off
  • Kids under 5 run with one parent on a single ticket · ages 6+ need their own ticket
  • Neon body paint and glow bands
  • Participant T-shirt
I'm in for 3K
5KM

Mini Marathon

A timed race for strong amateur runners from Kochi and nearby districts.

Early bird · till 15 Nov₹850₹950 from 16 Nov
  • Flag-off 7:45 PM
  • Age 12+ · 1 hour cut-off
  • Timed race
  • ₹25,000 total cash prize pool
I'm in for 5K
10KM

10K Run

The longest run of the night, for runners who want more road under the lights.

Early bird · till 15 Nov₹950₹1,050 from 16 Nov
  • Flag-off 7:30 PM
  • Age 16+ · 1 hour 30 min cut-off
  • Timed race
I'm in for 10K

Included with every entry

Your race kit

Whichever distance you pick, 3K, 5K or 10K, your entry includes all of this.

  • T-shirtOfficial event tee
  • MedalFor every finisher
  • BibYour race number
  • RefreshmentsAt the venue
  • E-certificateDownload after the race
  • Neon accessoriesGlow gear for the night
  • Face paintingNeon paint at the venue

Finish time calculator

How fast will you dash?

Choose a distance, set your pace and see your finish time.

30:00estimated finish time

Route map

One island. Three loops.

Every race starts and finishes at the same neon arch on Willingdon Island. Pick a distance and watch the route light up.

Flag-off
7:45 PM
Cut-off
1 hour
Hydration
2 points
  • Start and finish
  • Hydration point
  • Kilometre marker
Cochin Harbour Vembanad Lake To Ernakulam To Fort Kochi Willingdon Island FLAG-OFF N
Demo route for illustration only. Not to scale. The final route will be published once approved.
Smiling runners in neon green Midnight Neon Dash 2024 T-shirts showing their medals at night
Finishers at Midnight Neon Dash 2024.

Where it began

We've lit up Kochi before

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.

Two people exchanging a gift on stage at Midnight Neon Dash

Neon tees, medals and big smiles from the 2024 run.

Runner on the road at night
Runner with neon face paint
Young winner receiving a trophy on stage
Winner receiving a prize cheque
Finisher receiving a medal
Runners celebrating on stage
Runners and volunteers chatting after the run
The event team together

The neon experience

Every runner is part of the show

Neon archways

An illuminated start and finish arena built for photos and video.

DJ warm-up zone

High-energy music before the start gun.

Neon body paint

Glow paint and bands turn you into part of the light show.

360° glow booths

Step in and leave with a neon reel made for Instagram.

Expo and stalls

Partner stalls, product trials and samples at the venue.

Post-run party

Celebrate at the finish with a grand finale.

Star attractions

An unforgettable night of energy

P R Sreejesh smiling and holding his Olympic bronze medal

Chief guest at the inauguration

Mr. P R Sreejesh

Olympic Medallist · Padma Bhushan Awardee

The Kerala-born goalkeeper from Kizhakkambalam captained India and retired after a second Olympic bronze at Paris 2024.

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Olympic bronze medals, Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024
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International caps over 18 years for India
3×
FIH Goalkeeper of the Year: 2021, 2022 and 2024
2025
Padma Bhushan, after Khel Ratna in 2021
Vysakh Ravi in a red shirt, smiling

Official brand ambassador

Mr. Vysakh Ravi

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.

10 Children

Community impact

A night that gives the gift of hearing

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

How the night runs

Willingdon Island, Kochi

This year's start and finish, set between Kochi's harbour and backwaters. Exact location and parking details coming soon.

  1. Warm up

    7:00 PM onwards. Get your glow on and warm up with the DJ.

  2. Inauguration

    Olympian P R Sreejesh opens the night as Chief Guest.

  3. Flag-off

    10K at 7:30 PM, 5K at 7:45 PM and 3K at 8:00 PM (provisional).

  4. Finish through the neon arch

    Cross the line in the illuminated finish arena.

  5. Post-run celebrations

    Celebrate with the crowd at the grand finale.

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Save your spot on the start line

Tell us your race and we'll contact you when registrations open.

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Partner with us

Light up Kochi with your brand

Put your brand at the heart of the night, on runner T-shirts, arches, backdrops, hoardings and digital creative.

1,500+
Target participants
50,000+
Estimated on-ground eyeballs
5
Prime city hoardings
100+
Online digital placements

Organiser targets and estimates. Planned media also includes Red FM 93.5 and regional news channels.

Sponsorship packages and pricing

Title Sponsor

₹10 Lakh

Title prefix, central T-shirt logo, main backdrop and arch

Associate Sponsor

₹5 Lakh

Sleeve branding, route standees and kit-bag samples

T-Shirt Sponsor

₹4 Lakh

Prime logo placement on every runner's neon T-shirt

Medal Sponsor

₹3 Lakh

Branding on the finisher medal and ribbon

Bib Sponsor

₹1 Lakh

Header and footer branding on every race bib

Expo Stalls

₹30K – 50K

Stall at the venue for sampling and leads

Taxes and final inclusions to be confirmed.

Powered By

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.

Stage and venue branding

Backdrop placement on the main stage, seen in event photos and video.

Expo and sample stalls

Space for product trials, sampling and lead capture.

Glow photo booths

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 20153

FAQs

Before you run

When and where is the run?

Saturday 19 December 2026, from 7:00 PM, on Willingdon Island, Kochi.

Who can join the 3K?

Everyone. The Family Fun Run is non-timed and welcomes families, kids, beginners and fitness enthusiasts.

Is there prize money?

Yes. The 5K Mini Marathon has a total cash prize pool of ₹25,000.

What do I get with the 3K?

Neon body paint, glow bands and a participant T-shirt.

What should I wear?

Your favourite festive outfit and dazzling neon accessories. The brighter the better.

How much is the entry fee?

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.

Where do I collect my race kit?

Provisionally on 17 and 18 December on Willingdon Island. We'll confirm the exact place and timings before race week.

Who are the guests this year?

Olympic medallist P R Sreejesh is Chief Guest at the inauguration, and Vysakh Ravi is the official brand ambassador.

Does the event support a cause?

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.

Who do I contact for details?

Call +91 98466 20153 or +91 95670 10888.

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