FAMILY GLOW RUN

“Registration opens Aug 18”

Friday, Oct 7, 2022

Enjoy a stroll or run with the whole family under the spell of the night. Starting at Peachland's Heritage Park, this all-ages event will include a 5K run or a 3K walk or run along scenic Beach Ave. Check-in will take place at Heritage Park from 6:00-7:00 pm. The race begins at 7:30 pm.

This event is all about fun! Dress up in your best and brightest clothing (think 1980s workout gear!), don some glow sticks, lace up your running/walking shoes, and help us light up the night!

Children 5K run rules: Children 12 years or younger must be accompanied by an adult. Children 6-12 years may run in the 3K category without an adult.

Both pre-registration and day-of registration will be accepted for this event (only cash will be accepted on race day). Registration is available online, over the phone (250.767.2133), or in person at the Peachland Community Centre.

Adults (13+):

$12 Aug 18-Sep 23

$15 Sep 24-Oct 6

$20 Oct 7, cash only

Children 6-12:

$5 Aug 18-Sep 23

$8 Sep 24-Oct 6

$10 Oct 7, cash only

Children under 6: Free, but registration is still required

WAIVERS AND INFORMED CONSENT

To participate in this event, all adult (19+ years) participants must complete and sign a waiver, and all child/youth (under 19 years) participants must have an informed consent form completed and signed by their parent/legal guardian. To save time on race day, print, fill out and sign your paperwork in advance.

WAIVERS - ADULT (19+ years)

ADULT - Waiver: Glow Run

INFORMED CONSENT - CHILD/YOUTH (under 19 years)

CHILD/YOUTH - Informed Consent: Glow Run

RACE MAPS

3K Race Route

• Check in at Heritage Park and complete event waivers/informed consent forms for all participants
• Meet at Heritage Park (1st St & Beach Ave) for the 7:30 pm race start
• Proceed along Beach Ave and the foreshore of Okanagan Lake. Keep to the lake side of the road.
• Make a U-turn at Beach Ave & 12th St
• Proceed along the lake side of Beach Ave back towards the finish line at Heritage Park

5K Race Route

• Check in at Heritage Park and complete event waivers/informed consent forms for all participants
• Meet at Heritage Park (1st St & Beach Ave) for the 7:30 pm race start
• Proceed along Beach Ave and the foreshore of Okanagan Lake. Keep to the lake side of the road.
• Turn left off Beach Ave onto 14th St
• Turn right onto Lake St
• Follow the curve back to San Clemente Ave
• Turn left onto 14th St
• Turn right onto Beach Ave
• Proceed along the lake side of Beach Ave back towards the finish line at Heritage Park. Keep to the inside of the lane to allow space for any outbound racers still on the course.

EVENT HISTORY

The Glow Run was established in 2015 to create a family friendly shoulder season event in Peachland. The first event had 42 participants and quickly grew to be successful in 3 short years.

Event Participation:

2015 - 42

2016 - 100

2017 - 260

2018 - 284

2019 - 262

2020 - No race due to COVID-19 restrictions

2021 - 100