
From the Organizer
We're teaming up with the Homer Police Department for National Night Out 2026 to bring a fun Glow Run to you! Even though it won't be pitch black, we'll be near dusk and encourage glow sticks to make the run extra fun!
LAST DAY TO REGISTER AND RECEIVE THE RACE SHIRT: Tuesday, July 14th at midnight.
LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR THE RACE: Monday, August 3rd at 12:00pm noon.
RACE START TIME: 7:00PM
CHECK IN TIME: 6:00 PM (check in will close 15 minutes before the run starts)
LOCATION: Village Green, Homer, NY
PARKING: Street Parking is available
COURSE: The run will start at the Homer Village Green and go up to Durkee Park and through a few neighborhoods before ending back at Village Green.
There will be day of registration this year. Cash Only!
Events
Weather
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
77°
Typical Low
57°
Chance of Rain
45%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Tully Heiberg Forest, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
Nearest Airport
ITH
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport · 19 mi
Major Hub
SYR
Syracuse Hancock International Airport · 31 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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2026 National Night Out Glow Run 5K
Aug 4, 2026