The RVA Relays Papa Johns GLOW RUN
- Date Sat 19th September 2026
- Time 7:30PM EDT
- Location Mechanicsville, Virginia
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Get ready for an electrifying experience at the RVA Relays Papa John's Glow Run, taking place on Saturday, September 19th, 2026, in Mechanicsville, Hanover! Celebrating its 11th year, this vibrant cross country meet promises to be Virginia's most thrilling event yet. Participants will light up the night during the exciting 2.5K Glow Run, where a dazzling array of 20 banked spotlights and two illuminated arches will create an unforgettable atmosphere. As the sun sets, join fellow runners and thousands of enthusiastic spectators for a unique race filled with high-energy music and a fantastic vibe like no other.
Make sure to grab your friends and don your best glow-in-the-dark gear to run under the captivating lights at Pole Green Park! Online registration opens on July 5 and will be available until 6:59 PM on race day, with walk-up registration also offered. The entry fee is just $25 per person, and remember, there’s no spectator fee for Glow Run participants. Don’t miss this chance to be part of an incredible community event that combines fun, fitness, and fantastic memories!
Make sure to grab your friends and don your best glow-in-the-dark gear to run under the captivating lights at Pole Green Park! Online registration opens on July 5 and will be available until 6:59 PM on race day, with walk-up registration also offered. The entry fee is just $25 per person, and remember, there’s no spectator fee for Glow Run participants. Don’t miss this chance to be part of an incredible community event that combines fun, fitness, and fantastic memories!
Organiser's Description
In its 11th year, THE RVA RELAYS present by =PR= is hailed as Virginia's most exciting cross country meet. This year our event invites the community to experience all the hype by participating in the unique Glow Run race. As the sun goes down, the lights come on and the Papa Johns Glow Run course is ready for YOU! Join us on Saturday, September 19th at Pole Green Park for this fun 2.5K golden hour race featuring 20 banked spotlights, 2 lighted arches, and thousands of cheering spectators. Combined with pumped up music, the atmosphere creates a vibe like no other race. So grab your friends and glow in the dark gear and run under the lights with us!
Online registration opens on July 5 and closes on Saturday, September 19 at 6:59 PM. Walk-up registration will be held at the packet pickup tent from 4:00pm-7 pm. Cash, checks, or card are accepted. The fee is $25 per person. There is no spectator fee for Glow Run registrants.
ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL PARTICIPANTS SHOULD REGISTER ON THE MILESPLIT VA EVENT PAGE AT HTTPS://VA.MILESPLIT.COM/MEETS/718700-THE-RVA-RELAYS-2026/INFO [https://va.milesplit.com/meets/718700-the-rva-relays-2026/info]
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL COACHES - See Event Page on MilesplitVA for information about Glow Run registration.
TO VIEW THE COURSE MAP, CLICK HERE. [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PheKcVTzADV9R5Si6UwLDch2PlNO5BK9/view?usp=sharing]
Online registration opens on July 5 and closes on Saturday, September 19 at 6:59 PM. Walk-up registration will be held at the packet pickup tent from 4:00pm-7 pm. Cash, checks, or card are accepted. The fee is $25 per person. There is no spectator fee for Glow Run registrants.
ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL PARTICIPANTS SHOULD REGISTER ON THE MILESPLIT VA EVENT PAGE AT HTTPS://VA.MILESPLIT.COM/MEETS/718700-THE-RVA-RELAYS-2026/INFO [https://va.milesplit.com/meets/718700-the-rva-relays-2026/info]
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL COACHES - See Event Page on MilesplitVA for information about Glow Run registration.
TO VIEW THE COURSE MAP, CLICK HERE. [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PheKcVTzADV9R5Si6UwLDch2PlNO5BK9/view?usp=sharing]
Races
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Glow Run Community Race
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 19th September 2026 (7:30PM EDT)
$27.50
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8996 Pole Green Park Lane, Mechanicsville, 23116, VA, United States
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