PYO Glow Run

Saturday, October 11, 2025 Past event

6:15 PM EDT

Athens, Pennsylvania

$33.00 · 1 race

5km

Event summary

Get ready to light up the night at the PYO Glow Run on Saturday, October 11th, 2025, in beautiful Athens, Bradford! This exciting 5K run/walk is not just a race; it's an energetic fundraiser supporting Penn-York Opportunities, an organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities through community involvement and personal achievement.

Participants are encouraged to don their brightest neon gear and glow-in-the-dark accessories as they navigate a stunning course along the scenic Diahoga Trail by the Susquehanna River. The atmosphere will be electrifying, illuminated with glow sticks and solar lights, ensuring a memorable experience for all. Registration opens at 4:30 PM, with the race kicking off at 6:15 PM and an awards ceremony following at 7:30 PM. Pre-register by September 19th to secure a free T-shirt and enjoy a registration fee of just $30. Don't miss your chance to run, walk, and shine for a great cause while competing for exciting prizes in various age categories. Join us for a night of fun, fitness, and community spirit!

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5k Run / Walk

Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt

6:15 PM EDT

$33.00

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Organiser's description

GET READY TO LIGHT UP THE NIGHT!

Join us for our PYO GLOW RUN, a fun energetic fundraiser benefitting PENN-YORK OPPORTUNITIES.

PENN-YORK OPPORTUNITIES (PYO) is dedicated to serving Individuals with disabilities by creating experiences that focus on community involvement, personal achievement, lifelong learning, and employment. For more information on Penn-York Opportunities please visit our website https://www.pennyorkopportunities.org.

Don your brightest neon gear and glow-in-the-dark accessories as we take to the woods for a radiant 5k run/walk. The course will be aglow with glow sticks, solar lights, and an electric atmosphere.

This one-of-a-kind event will be held at VALLEY PLAYLAND IN ATHENS, PA (2 South River St. Athens, PA 18810).

Walk or run a route along the scenic Diahoga Trail along the Susquehanna River.

All participants will receive a glow in the dark ribbon and glow sticks.

REGISTRATION OPENS AT 4:30PM
RACE STARTS AT 6:15PM
AWARDS CEREMONY AT 7:30PM

PRE-REGISTRATION PRICES:
***FREE T-Shirt for all who pre-register BY SEPTEMBER 19th 2025**
$30 5K or Spirit Walk

DAY-OF-RACE PRICES:
$35 5K/Spirit Walk

AGE CATEGORIES
12 & Under
13-17
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-69
70+up

PRIZES
5K- Top 3 Male Overall: PYO Glow Run Medal and a pastry choice
5K-Top 3 Female Overall: PYO Glow Run Medal and a pastry choice
Ages 70+ Top Male and Top Female: PYO Glow Run Trophy and pastry choice
Ages 50-69 Top Male and Top Female: PYO Glow Run Trophy and pastry choice
Ages 40-49 Top Male and Top Female: PYO Glow Run Trophy and pastry choice
Ages 30-39 Top Male and Top Female: PYO Glow Run Trophy and pastry choice
Ages 18-29 Top Male and Top Female: PYO Glow Run Trophy and pastry choice
Ages 13-17 Top Male and Top Female: PYO Glow Run Trophy and pastry choice
Ages 12 & Under Top Male and Top Female: PYO Glow Run Trophy and pastry choice

PACKET PICKUP

Early packet pickup is available at Sweet Sharlene's (402 S Main St Athens, PA 18810)

October 10th ((11AM-7PM))

Same day packet pickup is available at the pavilion with the registration table.

ACCESSIBLE LOOP

Report to valley playland by 5:45PM where a map of the route will be provided.