Glow the Distance 5k
- Date Sat 15th November 2025
- Time 6:00PM EST
- Location Boiling Springs, North Carolina
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to light up the night at the Glow the Distance 5K, happening on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in Boiling Springs, Cleveland! This exciting glow run, sponsored by the GWU Department of Physician Assistant Studies, invites participants of all ages to experience a vibrant 5K race through the beautifully illuminated campus of Gardner-Webb University. With plenty of glow stations, music, and family-friendly activities, this event is perfect for runners, walkers, and families alike.
Participants are encouraged to wear costumes and bring their own glow gear to enhance the fun! The race kicks off at 6:30 PM, following packet pickup and on-site registration starting at 5:20 PM. Don't miss the free Kids Glow Dash immediately after the 5K for children aged 10 and under. With registration fees starting at just $12 for a T-shirt, this event is not only an exciting way to get moving but also a chance to create lasting memories with your loved ones. Join us for a night of fun, fitness, and fantastic glow-tastic experiences!
Participants are encouraged to wear costumes and bring their own glow gear to enhance the fun! The race kicks off at 6:30 PM, following packet pickup and on-site registration starting at 5:20 PM. Don't miss the free Kids Glow Dash immediately after the 5K for children aged 10 and under. With registration fees starting at just $12 for a T-shirt, this event is not only an exciting way to get moving but also a chance to create lasting memories with your loved ones. Join us for a night of fun, fitness, and fantastic glow-tastic experiences!
Organiser's Description
GLOW RUN SPONSORED BY THE GWU DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT STUDIES.
Light up the night at Gardner-Webb! Join us for an after-dark 5K through campus filled with glow stations, music, and family-friendly fun.
WHAT TO EXPECT
* Costumes + glow gear encouraged. Well have limited glow items at check-in; bring your own for extra shine.
* Post-race activities for kids and families on the lawn following the 5K.
REGISTRATION & PRICING
* General Registration: $25 (through race evening)
* Special Rates:
* $20 Gardner-Webb faculty & staff
* $15 All students
* $12 T-shirt only
T-shirt guarantee: REGISTER BY OCTOBER 23 to guarantee your shirt and size.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE (SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15)
* Packet Pickup / On-site Registration: 520 p.m.
Race Start: 6:30 p.m.
Free Kids Glow Dash: immediately after the 5K (ages 10 & under)
LOCATION
Front parking lot of the College of Health Sciences
315 W College Ave, Boiling Springs, NC 28017
AWARDS
* TOP 3 OVERALL Male/Female
* TOP MALE/FEMALE MASTERS
* TOP 3 IN EACH AGE GROUP: 10 & under, 1114, 1519, 2024, 2529, 3039, 4049, 5059, 60+
SAFETY NOTES
Night course: watch footing, stay visible, and follow volunteer instructions. Reflective wear and headlamps are recommended.
QUESTIONS
Contact Renee Howard ([email protected], 828-289-5889) or Allie Childers ([email protected], 678-767-7730).
Light up the night at Gardner-Webb! Join us for an after-dark 5K through campus filled with glow stations, music, and family-friendly fun.
WHAT TO EXPECT
* Costumes + glow gear encouraged. Well have limited glow items at check-in; bring your own for extra shine.
* Post-race activities for kids and families on the lawn following the 5K.
REGISTRATION & PRICING
* General Registration: $25 (through race evening)
* Special Rates:
* $20 Gardner-Webb faculty & staff
* $15 All students
* $12 T-shirt only
T-shirt guarantee: REGISTER BY OCTOBER 23 to guarantee your shirt and size.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE (SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15)
* Packet Pickup / On-site Registration: 520 p.m.
Race Start: 6:30 p.m.
Free Kids Glow Dash: immediately after the 5K (ages 10 & under)
LOCATION
Front parking lot of the College of Health Sciences
315 W College Ave, Boiling Springs, NC 28017
AWARDS
* TOP 3 OVERALL Male/Female
* TOP MALE/FEMALE MASTERS
* TOP 3 IN EACH AGE GROUP: 10 & under, 1114, 1519, 2024, 2529, 3039, 4049, 5059, 60+
SAFETY NOTES
Night course: watch footing, stay visible, and follow volunteer instructions. Reflective wear and headlamps are recommended.
QUESTIONS
Contact Renee Howard ([email protected], 828-289-5889) or Allie Childers ([email protected], 678-767-7730).
Races
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Glow the Distance 5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 15th November 2025 (6:00PM EST)
$27.50
OPENS 01 OCT
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