Run Morehead Glow Run 5K
- Date Fri 24th October 2025
- Time 6:00PM EST
- Location Morehead, Kentucky
- Price Free - $32.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an electrifying evening at the Run Morehead Glow Run 5K on Friday, October 24, 2025, starting at 6:00 PM in the heart of Morehead, Rowan County! This vibrant event invites runners, walkers, and strollers alike to join the fun and support a great cause—Shop with a Cop. The fourth annual Glow Run promises an exhilarating experience as participants light up the night with glow sticks and colorful attire, creating a dazzling spectacle throughout the scenic closed course that meanders through downtown Morehead.
Not only will you enjoy a festive atmosphere featuring music, food, and community spirit, but all participants will also receive a commemorative race shirt and a finisher's medal. The race offers both in-person and virtual options, with awards for the top male and female finishers across various age categories. Plus, there's a chance to win a prize for the largest social team! Don’t miss the chance to engage in this lively event that promotes fitness and fellowship while supporting a worthy cause. Mark your calendars and prepare to shine at the Run Morehead Glow Run 5K!
Not only will you enjoy a festive atmosphere featuring music, food, and community spirit, but all participants will also receive a commemorative race shirt and a finisher's medal. The race offers both in-person and virtual options, with awards for the top male and female finishers across various age categories. Plus, there's a chance to win a prize for the largest social team! Don’t miss the chance to engage in this lively event that promotes fitness and fellowship while supporting a worthy cause. Mark your calendars and prepare to shine at the Run Morehead Glow Run 5K!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE RUN MOREHEAD GLOW RUN 5K AS WE RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT SHOP WITH A COP!
IT ALL HAPPENS ON OUR RESCHEDULED DATE OF FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2025 AT 6:00PM --- THE 4TH ANNUAL RUN MOREHEAD GLOW RUN 5K PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF MOREHEAD!
Enjoy a run, walk, or stroll through Morehead as a part of the city initiative to keep people moving. The event will kick off at the Rowan County Art Center. Our race is a Glow Run/Walk so we'll have glow sticks for all participants and encourage you to dress in lively, bright colors as we light up the City of Morehead.
All participants will receive a race shirt and finisher's medal. Walkers are welcomed as are strollers and dogs on fixed length leashes. Music, food, and other festivities will be set up at the start/finish as well as along the course.
RACE FEATURES:
* CLOSED SCENIC COURSE THROUGH DOWNTOWN MOREHEAD
* COMMEMORATIVE RACE SHIRT AND FINISHER'S MEDAL
* 5K AND VIRTUAL PARTICIPANT OPTIONS
* FREE RACE PHOTOS
* AWARDS FOR TOP M/F OVERALL AND TOP M/F IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUP CATEGORIES (0-18, 19-30, 31-45, 46-59, 60+)
* FOOD, FUN, & FELLOWSHIP
* SOCIAL TEAMS TO EXPAND YOUR RACE EXPERIENCE (PRIZE FOR THE LARGEST TEAM!)
* CHIP TIMING BY RACERISE
* POST-RACE GATHERING AT SAWSTONE BREWERY ON MAIN STREET
A portion of the race proceeds and 100% of donations will support SHOP WITH A COP MOREHEAD.
2024 RUN MOREHEAD 5K ROUTE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2757802]
PACKET PICKUP: We will hold an advanced day Packet Pickup on Thursday, October 23rd from 5-7pm at the MOREHEAD POLICE DEPARTMENT (ADDRESS: 309 W. Main St. Morehead, KY 40351, Across the street from Walgreens)
Pickup for family/friends is encouraged with no credentials, paperwork or ID's necessary. We will also have race evening PPU at the Rowan County Arts Center from 4:45-5:45pm.
IT ALL HAPPENS ON OUR RESCHEDULED DATE OF FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2025 AT 6:00PM --- THE 4TH ANNUAL RUN MOREHEAD GLOW RUN 5K PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF MOREHEAD!
Enjoy a run, walk, or stroll through Morehead as a part of the city initiative to keep people moving. The event will kick off at the Rowan County Art Center. Our race is a Glow Run/Walk so we'll have glow sticks for all participants and encourage you to dress in lively, bright colors as we light up the City of Morehead.
All participants will receive a race shirt and finisher's medal. Walkers are welcomed as are strollers and dogs on fixed length leashes. Music, food, and other festivities will be set up at the start/finish as well as along the course.
RACE FEATURES:
* CLOSED SCENIC COURSE THROUGH DOWNTOWN MOREHEAD
* COMMEMORATIVE RACE SHIRT AND FINISHER'S MEDAL
* 5K AND VIRTUAL PARTICIPANT OPTIONS
* FREE RACE PHOTOS
* AWARDS FOR TOP M/F OVERALL AND TOP M/F IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUP CATEGORIES (0-18, 19-30, 31-45, 46-59, 60+)
* FOOD, FUN, & FELLOWSHIP
* SOCIAL TEAMS TO EXPAND YOUR RACE EXPERIENCE (PRIZE FOR THE LARGEST TEAM!)
* CHIP TIMING BY RACERISE
* POST-RACE GATHERING AT SAWSTONE BREWERY ON MAIN STREET
A portion of the race proceeds and 100% of donations will support SHOP WITH A COP MOREHEAD.
2024 RUN MOREHEAD 5K ROUTE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2757802]
PACKET PICKUP: We will hold an advanced day Packet Pickup on Thursday, October 23rd from 5-7pm at the MOREHEAD POLICE DEPARTMENT (ADDRESS: 309 W. Main St. Morehead, KY 40351, Across the street from Walgreens)
Pickup for family/friends is encouraged with no credentials, paperwork or ID's necessary. We will also have race evening PPU at the Rowan County Arts Center from 4:45-5:45pm.
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Short-Sleeved Poly/Cotton T-Shirt
Fri 24th October 2025 (6:00PM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS SOONChip-timed 5K run/walk on paved roadway surfaces. Walkers and strollers welcomed. Awards for Top Finishers. Participants receive a commemorative race shirt and finisher's medal. -
Virtual Runner/Walker
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Short-Sleeved Poly/Cotton T-Shirt
$32.50
OPENS SOONIf you can't join us in person (or aren't ready for an in-person race), consider joining us as a virtual runner/walker. For a $35 donation, we'll mail your race shirt and finisher's medal, so you can complete your Run Morehead 5K on your schedule in your own hometown. -
Race Volunteer
Incl. Short-Sleeved Poly/Cotton T-Shirt
Fri 24th October 2025 (4:30PM EDT)
Free
OPENS SOONTo make our race special, we need 6-8 volunteers to work a race day shift from 4:30-8:00pm. Volunteers will receive a commemorative race shirt for helping out.
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