From the Organizer
Join us for the 2026 Funky Monkey Glow Run benefitting the Rc3 Strong Community Campaign! This run will be fast, flat, funky, and fun! Wear your funkiest glow gear! It will be dark! Medals for all finishers and place medals in the 5K! Place medals for 12 and under / 50+ in 1 mile race. Strollers and walkers welcome at the back of the pack. Runners ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Packet and Race Number Pick-up – 5pm – 7:45pm Fri. 10/2/26
5K and 1 mile start: 8:00pm
This is a timed race! Terra Running Company is providing race timing. RACE NUMBERS MUST BE PICKED UP 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO RACE IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A FINISH TIME.
SHIRTS! 5k runners receive a short sleeve performance shirt, 1 milers a short sleeve cotton shirt.*
*Guaranteed shirt date 9/18/26. All registrations after this date may not receive a shirt on the day of the race, but will receive one within 2 weeks of race and must be picked up.
COST:
o 5K - $30 (after 9/18: $35)
o 5K 18 & under and College Students- $25 (after 9/18: $30)
*$5/runner Group discount for 5K teams of 6 or more
o One Mile Walk/Run - $20 (after 9/18: $25) (no group discount)
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
77°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dayton 2se, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Dayton, TN
Nearest Airport
CHA
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) · 34 mi
Major Hub
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 61 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Funky Monkey Glow Run?
- Funky Monkey Glow Run is a running race held in Dayton, Tennessee on October 2, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Funky Monkey Glow Run?
- Friday, October 2, 2026 in Dayton, Tennessee at 423 4th Avenue. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Funky Monkey Glow Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Funky Monkey Glow Run
Oct 2, 2026