The Hays Recreation Committee teamed up with Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas for the Gnarly Neon 5K at Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex on Saturday.

The first ever event was put on by Mobile Game Den of Wichita and drew 330 participants.

There was a live DJ and runners were showered in neon colors throughout the course before finishing up at the “Gnarly Neon” after party.

A portion of the proceeds go to Hays REC and DSNWK.

The REC said that after the good turnout they will look to do it again next year.