Glow in the Park 5K - Dobson
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Glow in the Park 5K
The Glow in the Park 5K takes place on October 18, 2025, at Fisher River Park, 251 County Home Road, Dobson, NC. The event is organized by Surry County Parks and Recreation and the Surry County Health and Nutrition Center. The evening run is a glow-in-the-dark 5K on park trails illuminated with blacklights, glow paint, and glow balloons. Participants may wear glow paint and glow sticks. The race will be officially timed using chip timing. Registration costs $15 and includes a glow-in-the-dark t-shirt; registrations completed by October 2 are guaranteed a t-shirt, while later registrations are not guaranteed a shirt.
Activities, awards, and other information
Event activities include inflatable games, hayrides, pumpkin carving, and food trucks (Fat Catz BBQ). A free concert by Runaway Train will be held at the amphitheatre. Every finisher receives a custom medal. The top three finishers in these divisions receive custom awards: 14 and under male, 14 and under female, 15+ male, and 15+ female. After the race there will be snacks, s'mores, bonfires, games, and other activities. No refunds will be issued. The event will proceed in rain or clear skies at night. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.