Glow in the Garden 5k
- Date Fri 20th September 2024
- Time 8:30PM EST
- Location Rockford, Illinois
- Price $43.40
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to light up the night at the Glow in the Garden 5k on Friday, September 20, 2024, in the vibrant city of Rockford, Winnebago! This exciting evening race promises a flat and scenic course along the beautiful Rock River Recreation Path, starting just south of the Nicholas Conservatory. Runners and walkers alike can join in on the fun as the race kicks off at 7:30 PM, featuring dazzling black lights and surprise glow elements throughout the route.
Participants can also enjoy a FREE Kids 200 Meter Fun Run at 7 PM, perfect for young glow enthusiasts looking to join the festivities. Day-of registration is available for $40, and includes a T-shirt, beverage ticket, and admission to the Nicholas Conservatory. Plus, don't miss out on the post-race activities, including wishing lanterns on the Eclipse Lagoon and a variety of food trucks to satisfy your cravings. Come dressed in your most creative glow attire and be part of this unforgettable experience!
Participants can also enjoy a FREE Kids 200 Meter Fun Run at 7 PM, perfect for young glow enthusiasts looking to join the festivities. Day-of registration is available for $40, and includes a T-shirt, beverage ticket, and admission to the Nicholas Conservatory. Plus, don't miss out on the post-race activities, including wishing lanterns on the Eclipse Lagoon and a variety of food trucks to satisfy your cravings. Come dressed in your most creative glow attire and be part of this unforgettable experience!
Organiser's Description
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. There are just a few spots remaining and we are out of all of this years shirts (other than small). (We have limited sizes of previous years shirts available.)
DAY-OF REGISTRATION (Friday) is at the glowing arch/start line (on the rec path, just south of the Nicholas Conservatory) starting at 6pm. Day-of registration is $40. (Cash or card)
Come glow with us! Flat and scenic course along the Rock River Recreation Path and Nicholas Conservatory/Sinnissippi Gardens. Wear anything that glows! Black lights and other fun glow surprises throughout the course.
5k registration includes T-shirt, beverage ticket, and admission ticket to Nicholas Conservatory.
PACKET PICK-UP:
THURSDAY, September 19
11:30am - 5:30pm
Nicholas Conservatory
1354 N 2nd Street, Rockford, IL
(pick-up will also be available Friday 6-7:15 pm at the race start)
LOCATION & PARKING:
Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens
1354 N 2nd Street, Rockford, IL
Allow ample time for parking! Parking is available in both Nicholas Conservatory lots. Overflow parking is also available at the YMCA to the south. Additional overflow parking is available at the Symbol parking lot north of the Conservatory (accessible through the Southbound lane of North 2nd Street).
Course:
Starting just south of Nicholas Conservatory, the course runs north along the Rock River Recreation Path, into Loves Park (up Illinois St., left on Snow Ave., left on Arlington, left on Ransom), then right turn back south to the Nicholas Conservatory. Lots of glowing fun along the way! (Most areas will be light enough to see, but if you feel uncertain, bring a flashlight or headlamp.)
TIME & START:
5k starts at 7:30 pm just south of Nicholas Conservatory - Look for the glowing arch! The race is chip-timed.
FREE KIDS 200 METER FUN RUN:
Starts at 7 pm at the glowing pillars just outside of Nicholas Conservatory and runs south on the path to the glowing arch. (Backwards from previous years.) Stop by the packet pick-up table for a free glow bracelet! (No need to register or check-in, kids can simply show up at the start and run... for fun!)
TROLLEY SHUTTLE:
Trolley Car 36 will be shuttling guests along the Riverfront from YMCA to Symbol - it's FREE but donations are appreciated!
Awards:
8:30 pm at the glowing arch start/finish.
FOOD TRUCKS:
New! More food trucks this year!
SHOW US YOUR GLOW!
Paint your face, glam your shirts, and GLOW have fun! Most of the course is decked out with laser lights, black lights, uplights, and more.
NICHOLAS CONSERVATORY:
The inside gardens, Nicholas Conservatory, will be closed during Glow in the Garden, but come back before October 20 to check out this summer and fall's exhibit, Growing Home: The Wild Origins of Domestic Houseplants!
WISHING LANTERNS & OTHER ACTIVITIES:
Stick around after the race for Glow in the Garden Wishing Lanterns on the Eclipse Lagoon ($5 per lantern) and family games and activities in the outdoor gardens. If you purchase a wishing lantern with your race registration, your wishing lantern will be in your packet.
Walkers are welcome! UNFORTUNATELY DUE TO THE WIDTH OF THE PATH AND NUMBER OF PEOPLE ON THE PATH, WE CANNOT ALLOW STROLLERS OR DOGS.
DAY-OF REGISTRATION (Friday) is at the glowing arch/start line (on the rec path, just south of the Nicholas Conservatory) starting at 6pm. Day-of registration is $40. (Cash or card)
Come glow with us! Flat and scenic course along the Rock River Recreation Path and Nicholas Conservatory/Sinnissippi Gardens. Wear anything that glows! Black lights and other fun glow surprises throughout the course.
5k registration includes T-shirt, beverage ticket, and admission ticket to Nicholas Conservatory.
PACKET PICK-UP:
THURSDAY, September 19
11:30am - 5:30pm
Nicholas Conservatory
1354 N 2nd Street, Rockford, IL
(pick-up will also be available Friday 6-7:15 pm at the race start)
LOCATION & PARKING:
Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens
1354 N 2nd Street, Rockford, IL
Allow ample time for parking! Parking is available in both Nicholas Conservatory lots. Overflow parking is also available at the YMCA to the south. Additional overflow parking is available at the Symbol parking lot north of the Conservatory (accessible through the Southbound lane of North 2nd Street).
Course:
Starting just south of Nicholas Conservatory, the course runs north along the Rock River Recreation Path, into Loves Park (up Illinois St., left on Snow Ave., left on Arlington, left on Ransom), then right turn back south to the Nicholas Conservatory. Lots of glowing fun along the way! (Most areas will be light enough to see, but if you feel uncertain, bring a flashlight or headlamp.)
TIME & START:
5k starts at 7:30 pm just south of Nicholas Conservatory - Look for the glowing arch! The race is chip-timed.
FREE KIDS 200 METER FUN RUN:
Starts at 7 pm at the glowing pillars just outside of Nicholas Conservatory and runs south on the path to the glowing arch. (Backwards from previous years.) Stop by the packet pick-up table for a free glow bracelet! (No need to register or check-in, kids can simply show up at the start and run... for fun!)
TROLLEY SHUTTLE:
Trolley Car 36 will be shuttling guests along the Riverfront from YMCA to Symbol - it's FREE but donations are appreciated!
Awards:
8:30 pm at the glowing arch start/finish.
FOOD TRUCKS:
New! More food trucks this year!
SHOW US YOUR GLOW!
Paint your face, glam your shirts, and GLOW have fun! Most of the course is decked out with laser lights, black lights, uplights, and more.
NICHOLAS CONSERVATORY:
The inside gardens, Nicholas Conservatory, will be closed during Glow in the Garden, but come back before October 20 to check out this summer and fall's exhibit, Growing Home: The Wild Origins of Domestic Houseplants!
WISHING LANTERNS & OTHER ACTIVITIES:
Stick around after the race for Glow in the Garden Wishing Lanterns on the Eclipse Lagoon ($5 per lantern) and family games and activities in the outdoor gardens. If you purchase a wishing lantern with your race registration, your wishing lantern will be in your packet.
Walkers are welcome! UNFORTUNATELY DUE TO THE WIDTH OF THE PATH AND NUMBER OF PEOPLE ON THE PATH, WE CANNOT ALLOW STROLLERS OR DOGS.
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