2026 Glow in the Park 5K
2026 Glow in the Park 5K is a running race on October 16, 2026 in Mount Pleasant, MI, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- October 16, 2026 (49 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Light up the park in Mt. Pleasant during this Fall evening 5K. Participants will run through the City park system decorated in their most intense glow gear.
This is a fun run/walk event for all ages. Registration includes a medal and glow supplies, and race timing. Cost for ages 5 and under is $0; ages 6+ is $25. A Glow in the Park T-shirt or Tech Hoodie is available for a small additional cost. All shirt orders must be placed before 10/6/2026 to guarantee race-day delivery. Shirts will also be available to purchase after the race. The race is limited to 200 participants.
Early Bird Registration CLOSES 9/30/2026 at 11:59 p.m. After that, the base race fee will increase to $35.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
60°
Typical Low
40°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Central Michigan Univ, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Mount Pleasant, MI
City Elevation
814 ft
Nearest Airport
MBS
MBS International Airport · 37 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 61 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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49
Days to train
- Race
- 2026 Glow in the Park 5K
- Date
- October 16, 2026
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2026 Glow in the Park 5K
Oct 16, 2026