Dashing Thru The Glow
- Date Sat 13th December 2025
- Time 5:30PM EST
- Location Wilmington, North Carolina
- Price $33.30 - $38.60
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to celebrate the holiday season with a festive twist at the Dashing Thru The Glow event on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in Wilmington, New Hanover! This exhilarating 5K and 1 Mile race invites participants of all ages to embrace the Christmas spirit while enjoying stunning views of the Cape Fear River and the enchanting RiverLights community. Runners can take part in a timed 5K or a non-timed 1 Mile fun run, with both courses offering a magical experience.
The event will feature a delightful Best Dressed Runner Costume Contest, so don your most festive attire and shine bright! Each participant will receive a light-up holiday beanie, a race shirt (while supplies last), and a chance to snap pictures with Santa himself. Plus, finishers will be rewarded with medals and a variety of fun goodies, including delicious cookies and glow necklaces. Don’t miss this opportunity to spread holiday cheer while supporting the Coastal Horizons Open House Youth Shelter and Toys for Tots. Join us for a day of family fun, joy, and community spirit that you won't soon forget!
The event will feature a delightful Best Dressed Runner Costume Contest, so don your most festive attire and shine bright! Each participant will receive a light-up holiday beanie, a race shirt (while supplies last), and a chance to snap pictures with Santa himself. Plus, finishers will be rewarded with medals and a variety of fun goodies, including delicious cookies and glow necklaces. Don’t miss this opportunity to spread holiday cheer while supporting the Coastal Horizons Open House Youth Shelter and Toys for Tots. Join us for a day of family fun, joy, and community spirit that you won't soon forget!
Organiser's Description
WHAT:
Dashing Thru The Glow
RiverLightstrade mark and It's Go Time, welcome you to the Dashing Thru The Glow 5K. Join us as we bring together the Christmas spirit, family fun, and entertainment. Experience the beautiful views of the Cape Fear River and the RiverLights community. Take pictures next to the Christmas Tree and meet Santa himself! The elves will be at the finish line passing out Finisher Medals to all the good little boys and girls who finish the 5K and 1 Mile. To make this event even better, everyone receives a light up holiday beanie.
*Parts of the course are a little dark, we encourage you to bring a headlamp.
BEST DRESSED COSTUME CONTEST!
Deck your halls to the max and enter the Best Dressed Runner Costume Contest!
Pull out your most festive tinsel, garland, twinkle lights and beyond to show us what it means to Holiday-Slay All Day! Don't be a Grinch, come on out and show us all what you've got (hope it's not coal!)
DATE:
Saturday, December 13, 2025
START/FINISH LINE LOCATION:
Marina Village at RiverLightstrade mark
109 Pier Master Point
Wilmington, NC 28412
DISTANCES OFFERED:
5K - this event is timed
1 Mile - this event is NOT timed
*You can walk or run either race.
*Parts of the course are a little dark, we encourage you to bring a headlamp.
CHECK OUT THE SWAG
- Race Shirt (while supplies last)
- Finisher Medal
- Holiday Hat
- Cookies
- Glow Necklace
- Free Pictures with Santa
HOW TO REGISTER:
REGISTER BEFORE THE RACE: Click on the SIGN UP button in the upper right corner
REGISTER AT PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP OR ON RACE DAY: To register at packet pickup or at the race, we will provide a QR code for you to register on your phone. You can also register online from your phone or device up until the race starts.
PARKING:
Parking is limited. We recommend carpooling or arriving early.
Click HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/WilmingtonDashingThruTheGlow/Page-6]for PARKING MAP & LOCATIONS
PACKET PICKUP & RACE SCHEDULE:
Click HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/WilmingtonDashingThruTheGlow/Page-3] for the full schedule of events
HOW YOUR REGISTRATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE:
Dashing Thru The Glow is raising funds for the Coastal Horizons Open House Youth Shelter and Toys for Tots.
The Open House Youth Shelter is committed to improving the safety and well-being of displaced abused, neglected and vulnerable youth. Children and adolescents ages 6-18 who are in need of a safe place to stay can receive shelter in the 24-hour, 9-bed facility. Open House does more than just meet youths' basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter. Personal growth is encouraged through counseling services, vocational/educational opportunities, life skill building, and recreational activities. All confidential services are provided at no cost to youth and their families, and continue for a period of three months after discharge, to maximize the success of the family reunification plan.
Dashing Thru The Glow
RiverLightstrade mark and It's Go Time, welcome you to the Dashing Thru The Glow 5K. Join us as we bring together the Christmas spirit, family fun, and entertainment. Experience the beautiful views of the Cape Fear River and the RiverLights community. Take pictures next to the Christmas Tree and meet Santa himself! The elves will be at the finish line passing out Finisher Medals to all the good little boys and girls who finish the 5K and 1 Mile. To make this event even better, everyone receives a light up holiday beanie.
*Parts of the course are a little dark, we encourage you to bring a headlamp.
BEST DRESSED COSTUME CONTEST!
Deck your halls to the max and enter the Best Dressed Runner Costume Contest!
Pull out your most festive tinsel, garland, twinkle lights and beyond to show us what it means to Holiday-Slay All Day! Don't be a Grinch, come on out and show us all what you've got (hope it's not coal!)
DATE:
Saturday, December 13, 2025
START/FINISH LINE LOCATION:
Marina Village at RiverLightstrade mark
109 Pier Master Point
Wilmington, NC 28412
DISTANCES OFFERED:
5K - this event is timed
1 Mile - this event is NOT timed
*You can walk or run either race.
*Parts of the course are a little dark, we encourage you to bring a headlamp.
CHECK OUT THE SWAG
- Race Shirt (while supplies last)
- Finisher Medal
- Holiday Hat
- Cookies
- Glow Necklace
- Free Pictures with Santa
HOW TO REGISTER:
REGISTER BEFORE THE RACE: Click on the SIGN UP button in the upper right corner
REGISTER AT PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP OR ON RACE DAY: To register at packet pickup or at the race, we will provide a QR code for you to register on your phone. You can also register online from your phone or device up until the race starts.
PARKING:
Parking is limited. We recommend carpooling or arriving early.
Click HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/WilmingtonDashingThruTheGlow/Page-6]for PARKING MAP & LOCATIONS
PACKET PICKUP & RACE SCHEDULE:
Click HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/WilmingtonDashingThruTheGlow/Page-3] for the full schedule of events
HOW YOUR REGISTRATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE:
Dashing Thru The Glow is raising funds for the Coastal Horizons Open House Youth Shelter and Toys for Tots.
The Open House Youth Shelter is committed to improving the safety and well-being of displaced abused, neglected and vulnerable youth. Children and adolescents ages 6-18 who are in need of a safe place to stay can receive shelter in the 24-hour, 9-bed facility. Open House does more than just meet youths' basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter. Personal growth is encouraged through counseling services, vocational/educational opportunities, life skill building, and recreational activities. All confidential services are provided at no cost to youth and their families, and continue for a period of three months after discharge, to maximize the success of the family reunification plan.
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.60 Fee & Christmas Race Shirt
Sat 13th December 2025 (5:30PM EST)
$38.60
OPENS JUL 25You can run or walk this event. The 5K is timed. -
1 Mile
Incl. $3.30 Fee & Christmas Race Shirt
Sat 13th December 2025 (5:35PM EST)
$33.30
OPENS JUL 25You can run or walk this event. The 1 Mile is untimed.
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