Dashing through the Glow 5K at Lanier Islands
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Dashing through the Glow 5K at Lanier Islands
The event is a 5K held on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Lanier Islands in Buford, GA 30518. It offers multiple participation options listed by the organizer, including Sunday Morning, Sunday Evening, a virtual runner option, a vendor category, and a No Medal/No Shirt 5K.
The course runs through Lanier Islands’ Magical Nights of Lights and features updated Christmas light displays along the route. Race entries include a crewneck sweatshirt or an upgrade option to a hoodie. Trophies and awards include Santa Claus bobblehead trophies for overall and age-group winners and custom finisher medals for registered participants. Participants may also add a keepsake ornament during registration.
Capacity for the in-person event is limited to 1,500 participants. All proceeds from the race will benefit the Georgia Mountain Food Bank Association (GMFB), an affiliate of Feeding America; the organizer notes GMFB’s mission to address hunger, health, and quality of life and its past food distribution within the community.
Packet and bib pick-up is scheduled from Wednesday, November 5 through Saturday, November 8 at Big Peach Running Co. - Braselton in Flowery Branch, GA; remaining packets will be available at the race location on Sunday. For safety considerations, strollers are allowed but must start at the back and walk, and dogs are not allowed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
