Dashing through the Glow 5K at Lanier Islands
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Dashing through the Glow 5K at Lanier Islands
The Dashing through the Glow 5K takes place on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at Lanier Islands in Buford, Georgia (7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, 30518). The event offers multiple participation options, including in-person morning and evening runs, a virtual runner option, and a No Medal/No Shirt 5K. Vendor booths are part of the event program.
Capacity is limited to 1,500 participants at each race time. The course runs through Lanier Islands’ Magical Nights of Lights and features Christmas light displays along the route. Registered in-person participants receive a crewneck sweatshirt or may upgrade to a hoodie, and all registered participants are eligible for custom finisher medals. Awards are planned for overall and age-group winners. Participants can add a keepsake ornament during registration.
Packet pickup is scheduled Wednesday, November 11 through Saturday, November 14 at Big Peach Running Co. - Braselton (7419 Spout Springs Rd. #103, Flowery Branch, GA). Store hours are Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Remaining packets will be available at the race location on Sunday starting at 4:30 p.m. Any unclaimed in-person packets will be donated.
The event names the Georgia Mountain Food Bank Association as its charity partner and notes that proceeds will benefit that organization. The organizer provides event FAQs that state strollers are allowed but must start at the back and walk, and that dogs are not allowed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
