LIGHT UP THE CORNERS 4-Mile Glow Run & 1k Twilight Trot

Saturday, August 15, 2026 Past event

8:30 AM EDT

Peachtree Corners, Georgia

$54.00 · 4 races

1km

Event summary

Get ready for an electrifying night at the LIGHT UP THE CORNERS 4-Mile Glow Run & 1k Twilight Trot, taking place on Saturday, August 15, 2026, in the vibrant Peachtree Corners, Gwinnett! This thrilling, illuminated running event promises to turn the night into a dazzling spectacle filled with flashing lights, fun activities, and community spirit. Participants can choose between a 4-mile run or a 1k Twilight Trot, making it perfect for everyone from seasoned runners to casual walkers and families.

Join us for a memorable experience that not only offers a fantastic course illuminated by blinking lights but also supports at-risk children and families in our community through the Fowler YMCA. Each participant will receive a stylish Dry-Fit performance t-shirt, a cool finisher's medal, and plenty of glow bling to showcase along the course. Plus, enjoy pre- and post-race festivities featuring entertainment, food, and giveaways! So gather your friends and family, don your brightest glow gear, and let’s make this night one to remember!

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Races

4 Mile Glow Run

Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt, glow bling, coupons & entry into race party!

Start and finish line is between Barnes & Noble and Talbots.

8:30 PM EDT

$54.00

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1k Twilight Trot

Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt, finisher's medal, LOTS of glow bling and party!

Start and finish is between Barnes and Noble and Talbots

8:00 PM EDT

$54.00

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Virtual Runner
Virtual

Incl. $4.00 Fee & Performance T-Shirt, coupons and Glow Bling!

Can't make it or can't run/walk this event? You can still light up the life of someone in our community by supporting Light Up The Corners in their goal to help children and families in our community who need it most. Sign up as a virtual runner and receive a race t-shirt and the knowledge that you are helping to "light up a life"!

8:30 AM EDT

$54.00

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Ruck Race

Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

8:30 AM EDT

$54.00

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Organiser's description

WHAT IS LIGHT UP THE CORNERS?

A GLOWING, FLASHING, BLINKING, SHINING, NIGHT TIME RUNNING PARTY AND FUNDRAISER IN ONE! THIS EVENT IS SURE TO LIGHT UP THE (PEACHTREE) CORNERS AND LIGHT UP A LIFE! PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT GO TO BENEFIT AT-RISK CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY WHO ARE STRUGGLING BY GIVING THEM THE CHANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN LIFE-ENHANCING PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES AT THE FOWLER YMCA.

WHAT DO PARTICIPANTS GET?

* A COOL FINISHER'S MEDAL
* DRY-FIT PERFORMANCE T-SHIRT
* LOTS OF GLOW BLING TO LIGHT UP THE COURSE
* ENTRY INTO THE PRE- AND POST-RACE PARTY AREA
* FUN PRE-RACE ENTERTAINMENT, DJ, FACE PAINTING, GLOW STATION, AND MORE!
* FREE POST-RACE FOOD AND DRINKS
* LOTS OF FREEBIES GIVEN AWAY BY OUR BOOTH SPONSORS
* A NIGHT TO REMEMBER!

IT'S ALL ABOUT THE FUN!

THE TWO EVENTS, THE 4 MILE RUN AND 1K (6/10TH OF A MILE) TWILIGHT TROT, WILL EACH BE A ONE-OF-A-KIND NIGHT TIME EXPERIENCE THAT IS LESS ABOUT HOW FAST YOU RUN OR WALK AND MORE ABOUT MUCH FUN YOU HAVE! THE COURSE WILL BE LINED WITH BLINKING LIGHTS TO ILLUMINATE THE WAY AND PARTICIPANTS WILL BE GIVEN GLOW BLING TO LIGHT UP THE COURSE AS YOU RUN/WALK. THERE WILL BE CONTESTS FOR THE "GLOWIEST" MEN, WOMEN, BOYS, GIRLS, AND TEAMS. SO, STRAP ON AS MUCH GLOW BLING AS YOU CAN FIND AND COME LIGHT UP THE COURSE WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY! WHETHER YOU ARE A FAST RUNNER, A WEEKEND JOGGER, OR A CASUAL WALKER YOU ARE INVITED TO BE A PART OF THIS EXCITING LIGHT UP THE CORNERS EVENT. STROLLERS WELCOME, BUT FOR SAFETY PURPOSES, MUST START AT THE BACK OF THE PACK.

PACE GROUPS: PACE GROUPS WILL BE SET UP AT THE STARTING LINE. PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ENCOURAGED TO START IN THE PACE GROUP THAT MOST CLOSELY MATCHES EXPECTED AVERAGE PACE FOR THE 4-MILE RUN.

PACKET PICKUP AND RACE WEEKEND REGISTRATION (FRIDAY AND SATURDAY REGISTRATION $50 - NO EXCEPTIONS)

FRIDAY NIGHT AUGUST 14TH: 5:30PM - 8:00PM LOCATION - THE FORUM, (SUITE 500, NEXT TO HOMEGOODS)
SATURDAY NIGHT AUGUST 15TH: 5:30PM - 8:00PM LOCATION - THE FORUM, (SUITE 500, NEXT TO HOMEGOODS)
RACE HEADQUARTERS: THE FORUM ON PEACHTREE PARKWAY - SUITE 500, NEXT TO HOMEGOOD & ACROSS THE PARKING LOT FROM TED'S MONTANA GRILL AND BELK)