CU Glow Run/ Walk 5k is a running race on August 21, 2026 in Athens, WV, featuring the 5K distance.
From the Organizer
The CU Glow run is open to all Students, Faculty and Staff at Concord University. It is a free event that is not open to the public!
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
81°
Typical Low
58°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Athens, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
2,370 ft
Nearest Airport
BKW
Raleigh County Memorial Airport · 25 mi
Major Hub
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport · 109 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at CU Glow Run/ Walk 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
CU Glow Run/ Walk 5k
Aug 21, 2026