Glow In The Dark Run
Glow In The Dark Run is a running race on September 5, 2026 in Defiance, OH.
- Date
- September 5, 2026 (8 days to go)
- Location
- 1261 Precision Way, Defiance, OH
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
GLOW TOGETHER, GROW TOGETHER! Join the Represent Run Club for a glow in the dark night run on Saturday, September 5th, 2026 at the Defiance Reservoir. Check-in at 7:30 pm, Run at 8:00 pm. Run two laps around the lower trail of the Defiance Reservoir/Nature Trail for a total of approximately 3.8 miles!
SAFETY: Please wear your night run gear! Headlamps or flashlights are needed as the path will not be pre-lit. Reflective vests/accessories/glow in the dark gear is also highly recommended so that other runners can easily spot you! The first 50 participants to check-in will receive a little glow swag!
The path will remain open to the public. Please be cautious of and courteous to potential oncoming foot traffic.
Check-in on the West side of the reservoir at the shelter houses, near the sledding hill.
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
80°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Defiance, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Defiance, OH
Population
16,830
as of 2023
City Elevation
703 ft
Nearest Airport
TOL
Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport · 36 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 83 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Glow In The Dark Run
Sep 5, 2026