Dashing Thru The Glow
- Date Sat 14th December 2024
- Time 5:30PM EST
- Location Wilmington, North Carolina
- Price $35.42 - $49.20
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to celebrate the holiday season in style at the Dashing Thru The Glow 5K in Wilmington, New Hanover on Saturday, December 14, 2024! This festive event promises an unforgettable experience filled with Christmas cheer, family fun, and breathtaking views of the Cape Fear River and the enchanting RiverLights community. Participants can choose between a timed 5K and a non-timed 1 Mile fun run, making it perfect for runners and walkers alike.
As you dash through the glow, enjoy special features like holiday hats for the first 800 registrants, a Best Dressed Costume Contest to showcase your festive spirit, and the opportunity to meet Santa and snap some memorable photos by the Christmas Tree. All finishers will receive finisher medals and a luminous holiday beanie to commemorate their achievements. Don’t forget to bring a headlamp for parts of the course that may be a little dark! Join us for a day of joy, community, and giving back, as proceeds support the Coastal Horizons Open House Youth Shelter and Toys for Tots. Mark your calendars and prepare for a holiday celebration that’s sure to light up your season!
As you dash through the glow, enjoy special features like holiday hats for the first 800 registrants, a Best Dressed Costume Contest to showcase your festive spirit, and the opportunity to meet Santa and snap some memorable photos by the Christmas Tree. All finishers will receive finisher medals and a luminous holiday beanie to commemorate their achievements. Don’t forget to bring a headlamp for parts of the course that may be a little dark! Join us for a day of joy, community, and giving back, as proceeds support the Coastal Horizons Open House Youth Shelter and Toys for Tots. Mark your calendars and prepare for a holiday celebration that’s sure to light up your season!
Organiser's Description
HOLIDAY HATS
Due to the overwhelming excitement and increased registration with this year's race, holiday hats are available to the first 800 people starting at Pre-Race Packet Up.
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.
NEW FOR 2024: BEST DRESSED COSTUME CONTEST!
Deck your halls to the max and enter the 2024 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 14, 2024
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 (available to first 800 people starting at Pre-Race Packet Pickup)
- 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.
Due to the overwhelming excitement and increased registration with this year's race, holiday hats are available to the first 800 people starting at Pre-Race Packet Up.
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.
NEW FOR 2024: BEST DRESSED COSTUME CONTEST!
Deck your halls to the max and enter the 2024 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 14, 2024
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 (available to first 800 people starting at Pre-Race Packet Pickup)
- 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. $4.20 Fee & Christmas Race Shirt
Sat 14th December 2024 (5:30PM EST)
$49.20
CLOSEDYou can run or walk this event. The 5K is timed. -
1 Mile
Incl. $3.42 Fee & Christmas Race Shirt
Sat 14th December 2024 (5:35PM EST)
$35.42
CLOSEDYou can run or walk this event. The 1 Mile is untimed.
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