Glenwood Gardens Night Lights Run
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Location
- Glenwood Gardens, Cincinnati, OH
- Distance
- Night Lights Run · Night Lights Walk
From the Organizer
Dirt Days Trail Series - Glenwood Gardens Night Lights Run
Saturday, September 19, 2026 9:00 PM
UPDATE: Moving to 9/19 due to conflict at park.
TENTATIVE PENDING PARK APPROVAL
Glenwood Gardens Hamilton County Park
Glenwood Gardens Night Lights Run. Unique Night Run through the park.
This event begins at 9:00 PM on Saturday evening.
Course will be marked with colored lights. Pathways are easy to follow and footing is very good.
Headlamps and/or flashlights are not required but OK to bring if you wish.
This event is a points qualifier for the Dirt Days Trail Series
Location:
Link to Glenwood Gardens Web Page
Glenwood Gardens Park, 10397 Springfield Pike Cincinnati, OH 45215
GPS Coordinates: 39.258557, -84.472715
Great Parks of Hamilton County:
You may be asked to show a valid park pass when entering the park. Daily passes are available
The Course:
Course will be marked with colored lights. Pathways are easy to follow and footing is very good.
Flashlights and headlamps are not required but OK to bring if you wish.
We updated the course in 2019. The run course is a two-loop route.
We have added a one-loop course for Walkers only.
Note: Only the run route will qualify for the Dirty Dozen. However, the one lap course WILL qualify for participation points.
Individual Event Awards:
The overall top male and overall top female Runner. There are no awards for the walking course.
age-graded awards.
randomly drawn door prizes.
You must be present to win any random drawing and you cannot accept for someone else, so stick around!
T-Shirts:
Dirt Day Trail series Tech shirts will also be available for purchase at the race. These shirts are being sold by Fleet Feet and are $20 each while supplies last.
Amenities:
We will have a variety of treats for you.
Registration Fee:
Registration Fee: $23.50. Online Registration Only.
Kids 14 and under will receive a $5 discount at checkout.
We also offer a season pass for the entire Dirt Days Trail Series. One price covers all eight events. More information.
Register online through Race Day in advance or at the venue from your phone.
Race Day Registration and pick up:
There is no early packet pick up for this event. Check in on day of race is from 7:30 pm through 8:45 pm
The Dirt Days Trail Series:
This is the sixth and next-to-last leg of the Dirt Days Trail Series.
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
56°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cheviot, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cincinnati, OH
Population
3,998
as of 2023
Elevation
501 ft
Nearest Airport
CVG
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport · 12 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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- Race
- Glenwood Gardens Night Lights Run
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Location
- Glenwood Gardens, Cincinnati, OH
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Glenwood Gardens Night Lights Run?
- Glenwood Gardens Night Lights Run is a running race held in Cincinnati, Ohio on September 19, 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 Glenwood Gardens Night Lights Run?
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio at Glenwood Gardens, Cincinnati, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Glenwood Gardens Night Lights Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Glenwood Gardens Night Lights Run
Sep 19, 2026