Ready Set Glow 5k
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Ready Set Glow 5K
The Ready Set Glow 5K is a glow-in-the-dark running event held in downtown Abilene on October 11, 2026. The course is an open out-and-back route that starts and finishes at The Well church and passes through the heart of downtown. The event includes evening lighting along the course and glowing volunteers stationed to help direct participants. Roads will not be closed to traffic; a traffic officer will assist with a crossing at 5th and Pine and staff will be positioned for traffic and safety.
Two distances are offered:
- 3.1 Miles timed 5K
- 1K untimed Fun Run
The event is family-friendly and open to participants of all ages; walkers and strollers are welcome. Registration is available from June 4, 2026 through October 11, 2026. Registration options and fees include a $35 packet for ages 13 and older, a $15 packet for ages 12 and under, and a $15 fee for the Fun Run. Children 12 and under who do not want a packet, bib, or shirt may participate for free. Participants who register by September 20 are eligible to receive a glow kit that includes light-up accessories and a race t-shirt. Early packet pick-up is scheduled for October 10 at The Well; race day packet pick-up is available in The Well lobby.
Post-run activities take place in The Well green space and include food trucks, children's activities, and nonprofit booths. Parking is available at The Well and an adjacent lot; attendees are asked not to park near barricades or on N2nd Street by The Well or Front Porch. Proceeds support We Love Abilene. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
