Glow by the Bay 5K

AUG

20-21

2027

A community 5K held within the Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival at Barker's Island in Superior, Wisconsin, running alongside races, food vendors, and live music.

20-21 Aug 2027

Superior, Wisconsin

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5 kilometers

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Glow by the Bay 5K

Glow by the Bay 5K is a running event held as part of the Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival in Superior, Wisconsin. The 5K is listed among the festival events alongside dragon boat races and a tug of war. The festival uses Barker's Island and the adjacent Superior Bay as its primary venue.

The festival is scheduled for August 20–21, 2027, and the 5K takes place within the festival program. The broader event offers food trucks, a beer garden, live DJ and emcee, music, glow dragon boat races, and an award ceremony. Spectator access to the festival is free, and paid parking is available near Barker's Island.

Past editions of the festival publish race results for related events, including a 2026 results listing for the Glow by the Bay 5K. The Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival is organized and staffed by the Rotary Club of Superior and supports charitable activity in the Twin Ports area, with fundraising and a named charitable partner for event proceeds.

Distances Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.