Cartersville Glow Run 5K & 1M
- Date Sat 2nd May 2026
- Time 7:40PM EDT
- Location Cartersville, Georgia
- Price Free - $44.92
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an electrifying evening at the Cartersville Glow Run 5K & 1M on Saturday, May 2, 2026! Held at the picturesque Sam Smith Park in Cartersville, Bartow, this family-friendly event promises fun for all ages. Join the excitement starting at 6:15 PM, with activities including music, registration, and community camaraderie. The event kicks off with the lively Wire2Wire Wobble, a 50-yard dash for the little ones at 7:40 PM, followed by a 1-mile run/walk at 7:45 PM, and the main event—the USATF-certified 5K race—at 8:00 PM.
Participants are encouraged to wear their glow gear to truly illuminate the night! This unique race not only offers a chance to earn a special "First 5K Ever" medal for newcomers but also features exciting categories like the Oldest 5K Finisher and Fastest Veteran. Plus, all proceeds benefit Bartow Family Resources, making your participation a meaningful contribution to the community. Don’t miss out on the awards ceremony at 9:15 PM and the chance to celebrate with fellow runners. Mark your calendars, gather
Participants are encouraged to wear their glow gear to truly illuminate the night! This unique race not only offers a chance to earn a special "First 5K Ever" medal for newcomers but also features exciting categories like the Oldest 5K Finisher and Fastest Veteran. Plus, all proceeds benefit Bartow Family Resources, making your participation a meaningful contribution to the community. Don’t miss out on the awards ceremony at 9:15 PM and the chance to celebrate with fellow runners. Mark your calendars, gather
Organiser's Description
CARTERSVILLE GLOW RUN 5K / 1M / _WIRE2WIRE WOBBLE_
SATURDAY, MAY 2ND, 2026 * SAM SMITH PARK *
_PRESENTED BY_ * WIRE2WIRE RUNNING, LLC
7:40PM - WIRE2WIRE WOBBLE 50 YDS.
7:45PM - 1M
8:00PM - 5K
Hope you-and-yours can join us for this night of FAMILY FUN in Cartersville, GA.
WEAR YOUR GLOW-ABLES!
A '_FIRST-5K-EVER-MEDAL_' will be awarded if it's your first one!!
Enjoy a new USATF-Certified 5K Course (and _Peachtree Qualifier_) that will meander through Sam Smith Park in a way you've never run before!!
Stick around for MUSIC, AWARDS, & MORE! Bring the whole gang for this family-oriented event.
A few Unique Categories: _Oldest 5K Finisher; Fastest Veteran, Newest Mom_
Proceeds from the race go to benefit BARTOW FAMILY RESOURCES.
To learn more about their history, click here: https://bartowfamilies.com/about/ [https://www.bartowfamily]
To find out about what they do and whom they serve, check us out at: https://bartowfamilies.com/
EVENING SCHEDULE:
6:15 PM Event Opens (_Registration. Music! People having fun._)
7:40PM Wire2Wire-Wobble ( 50 yd. dash - _Ages 4&U_) FREE EVENT HEART SUIT
7:45PM 1 Mile (_Run/Walk....Dance?_)
8:00 PM 5K Race
9:15PM Awards Ceremony
REGISTRATION INFO.
_EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION - FEB. 26 THRU MARCH 17_ ..._mucho bucks saved here._ Nice planning!
5K: $25
1M: $25
_REGISTRATION - MARCH 18 THRU MARCH 31_
5K: $30
1M: $30
_REGISTRATION - APRIL 1 THRU MAY 1ST_
5K: $35
1M: $35
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
RACE-DAY REGISTRATION - SAT., MAY 2ND
5K: $40
1M: $40
PLEASE NOTE: T-SHIRT SIZE CAN ONLY BE GUARANTEED FOR THOSE WHO REGISTER BY APRIL 26TH, 11:59PM.
LOTS O' AWARDS:
=> 5K <=
Top 3 Overall - Male & Female
Overall Masters - Male & Female - (_40 & Over_)
Overall Grand Masters - Male & Female - (50 & Over)
Unique Categories: _Oldest 5K Finisher; Fastest Veteran, Newest Mom_
Plus, Medals to Top 3 in following Age Groups:
( 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Wiser )
=> 1M <=
Top 3 Overall - Male & Female
Medals to Top 3 in following Age Groups:
( 8 & under, 9-10, 11-12 )
_ Free smiles to everyone else._
=> WIRE2WIRE WOBBLE <=
Claps, cheers, hoorays!!!!
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UP:
Pre-Race Packet-Pick-Up will be held Thursday, April 30th from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM at _Big Peach Running Co._
402 East Church St.
Suite 107 & 108
Cartersville, GA 30121
(Tel: 470-888-2987)
PARKING:
Parking available at Cartersville Middle School. Additional overflow parking (requiring only a short walk) is available at Ric Mason soccer fields parking lot (by the Cartersville bus barn), as well as at the Sr. Aquatic Center, and/or Dellinger Park.
TIMING & RESULTS will be provided by Wire2Wire Running, LLC. https://www.wire2wirerunning.com/
This is a RAIN-OR-SHINE event and given the charitable nature of the event, there are no refunds available.
_We hope to see you there! _
SATURDAY, MAY 2ND, 2026 * SAM SMITH PARK *
_PRESENTED BY_ * WIRE2WIRE RUNNING, LLC
7:40PM - WIRE2WIRE WOBBLE 50 YDS.
7:45PM - 1M
8:00PM - 5K
Hope you-and-yours can join us for this night of FAMILY FUN in Cartersville, GA.
WEAR YOUR GLOW-ABLES!
A '_FIRST-5K-EVER-MEDAL_' will be awarded if it's your first one!!
Enjoy a new USATF-Certified 5K Course (and _Peachtree Qualifier_) that will meander through Sam Smith Park in a way you've never run before!!
Stick around for MUSIC, AWARDS, & MORE! Bring the whole gang for this family-oriented event.
A few Unique Categories: _Oldest 5K Finisher; Fastest Veteran, Newest Mom_
Proceeds from the race go to benefit BARTOW FAMILY RESOURCES.
To learn more about their history, click here: https://bartowfamilies.com/about/ [https://www.bartowfamily]
To find out about what they do and whom they serve, check us out at: https://bartowfamilies.com/
EVENING SCHEDULE:
6:15 PM Event Opens (_Registration. Music! People having fun._)
7:40PM Wire2Wire-Wobble ( 50 yd. dash - _Ages 4&U_) FREE EVENT HEART SUIT
7:45PM 1 Mile (_Run/Walk....Dance?_)
8:00 PM 5K Race
9:15PM Awards Ceremony
REGISTRATION INFO.
_EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION - FEB. 26 THRU MARCH 17_ ..._mucho bucks saved here._ Nice planning!
5K: $25
1M: $25
_REGISTRATION - MARCH 18 THRU MARCH 31_
5K: $30
1M: $30
_REGISTRATION - APRIL 1 THRU MAY 1ST_
5K: $35
1M: $35
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
RACE-DAY REGISTRATION - SAT., MAY 2ND
5K: $40
1M: $40
PLEASE NOTE: T-SHIRT SIZE CAN ONLY BE GUARANTEED FOR THOSE WHO REGISTER BY APRIL 26TH, 11:59PM.
LOTS O' AWARDS:
=> 5K <=
Top 3 Overall - Male & Female
Overall Masters - Male & Female - (_40 & Over_)
Overall Grand Masters - Male & Female - (50 & Over)
Unique Categories: _Oldest 5K Finisher; Fastest Veteran, Newest Mom_
Plus, Medals to Top 3 in following Age Groups:
( 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Wiser )
=> 1M <=
Top 3 Overall - Male & Female
Medals to Top 3 in following Age Groups:
( 8 & under, 9-10, 11-12 )
_ Free smiles to everyone else._
=> WIRE2WIRE WOBBLE <=
Claps, cheers, hoorays!!!!
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UP:
Pre-Race Packet-Pick-Up will be held Thursday, April 30th from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM at _Big Peach Running Co._
402 East Church St.
Suite 107 & 108
Cartersville, GA 30121
(Tel: 470-888-2987)
PARKING:
Parking available at Cartersville Middle School. Additional overflow parking (requiring only a short walk) is available at Ric Mason soccer fields parking lot (by the Cartersville bus barn), as well as at the Sr. Aquatic Center, and/or Dellinger Park.
TIMING & RESULTS will be provided by Wire2Wire Running, LLC. https://www.wire2wirerunning.com/
This is a RAIN-OR-SHINE event and given the charitable nature of the event, there are no refunds available.
_We hope to see you there! _
Races
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5k
Incl. $4.43 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:00PM EDT)
$39.43
This will be a brand-new course, USATF-certified, and a fast fun one! -
1m
Incl. $4.43 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (7:45PM EDT)
$39.43
Let's GOOOOOO!!! This will be a true mile, no approximate, no fudging. A TRUE MILE. Let's see what you got!! -
Wire2Wire-Wobble 50 Yd. Dash
Sat 2nd May 2026 (7:40PM EDT)
Free
Bring your adorable child, grandchild, next-door neighbor's child (with their permission, of course!) and let's get them started young! Running is a life-long sport. Why not start 'em out in diapers. * 50 Yards *May the best toddler wobbler win! -
GHOST RUNNER - I Want to Support but Will Not Be Participating This Year.
Incl. $4.92 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:00PM EDT)
$44.92
Bless you! We appreciate your support. Bartow Family Resources will be good stewards of your contribution.
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825 Douthit Ferry Road, Cartersville, 30120, GA, United States
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