Glow Run

FAMILY GLOW RUN

Important notice: course change: Please note, the race course for the 2023 Glow Run has changed. For more details, please see the below section, RACE MAPS.

“Registration opens Aug 18”

Friday, Sep 29, 2023

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 6:15-7:00 pm. The race begins at 7:15 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!

Glow Run Picture Frame 2016
Children 5K run rules: Children 12 years or younger must be accompanied by an adult. Children 6-12 years old 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+):

  • $13 Aug 17-Sep 1
  • $15 Sep 2-22
  • $20 Sep 23-29, cash only on event day

    • Children 6-12:

  • $6 Aug 17-Sep 1
  • $8.5 Sep 2-22
  • $10 Sep 23-29, cash only on event day

    • Children under 6: Free, but registration is still required

    WAIVERS AND INFORMED CONSENT

    Glow Run Warm Up 2016

    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

    Glow Run Map 2023
    • 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


    6K Race Route

    • Complete a second lap of the 3K race route

    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

    2022 - 215

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