Glow Go Fun Run
Glow Go Fun Run is a running race on August 14, 2026 in Mt Vernon, KY, with an entry fee of $15.
- Date
- August 14, 2026 (10 days to go)
- Location
- Progress Drive, Mt Vernon, KY
- Price
- $15
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for the Glow Go Fun Run on Friday, August 14, complete with an awesome race T-shirt and glow necklace/bracelet!
Beyond the fun, the Glow Go supports a meaningful mission. All proceeds benefit Rockcastle Regional’s Super Start Fund, which helps provide financial assistance to local mothers-to-be and babies, giving Rockcastle’s youngest the best possible start.
Event Details
- 1-Mile Fun Run race start time 9:00 p.m. EST. Packet pickup and registration open 8:00-8:45 p.m.
- This event will not be timed, but participants may self-time and report it to us on site; we will record it in the RunSignUp results.
- Location: Rockcastle Industrial Park on Progress Drive in Mt. Vernon, KY
- $15 pre-registration fee by Monday, August 3. Participants receive a custom race t-shirt and glow necklace/bracelet. (After August 3, shirt sizes are limited. Inventory will be updated in Runsignup).
- Registration is $20 after August 3.
New! Student Strides
- ALL students age 4-18 run FREE! No shirt included in registration, but may be added on for additional fee.
- Students who complete at least 7 races will receive a $25 gift card and custom t-shirt at the end of the 2026 series!
- Students must run or walk to be eligible for awards and incentives.
Awards
- Awards will be given for the child and adult with the Best Costume and the Brightest Costume!
Questions/Information
- Contact Chelsea Dillingham c.dillingham@rhrcc.org or (606) 256-7767.
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
84°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mt Vernon, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Mt Vernon, KY
Nearest Airport
LEX
Blue Grass Airport · 46 mi
Major Hub
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 93 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Glow Go Fun Run
Aug 14, 2026