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Dashing through the Glow 5K at Lanier Islands
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Dashing through the Glow 5K at Lanier Islands

Buford, Georgia, United States View on map
Nov 08, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
Running

About this race

✨ The Magic is Back --- Join us for Dashing Through the Glow 5k ✨

For nearly 30 years, Georgians and visitors celebrated the beloved Magical Nights of Lights at Lanier Islands Resort. After a five-year hiatus, this cherished tradition returns—bigger and brighter than ever. 

Be among the first to experience it in a truly unique way: run or walk through Lanier Islands’ Magical Nights of Lights before it opens to the public. Capacity is limited to 1,500 participants, so register early to secure your spot.

Start Time: 5:45 PM (right at dusk)

Experience Includes:

  • Updated Christmas light displays along the course
  • Crewneck Sweatshirt Included OR Upgrade to a Hoodie
  • Santa Claus bobblehead trophies for overall and age-group winners
  • Custom finisher medals for all registered participants

**Participants can also add a Keepsake Ornament during registration to commemorate their 2025 event! **

Start your holiday season with us and make it a night to remember!

Pick your distance

Running

SUNDAY MORNING

Nov 08, 2026 5K 6:15 AM
$45.00
Open

SUNDAY EVENING

Nov 08, 2026 5K 5:45 PM
$45.00
Open

Virtual Runner

Nov 08, 2026 5K 5:45 PM
$45.00
Open

No Medal/No Shirt 5K

Nov 08, 2026 5K 5:45 PM
$42.00
Closed

Vendor

Nov 08, 2026 Vendor 5:45 PM
Free
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Buford, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 5.5° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 16.6°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 1.5° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 15.3°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
22.4
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
1.1mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
69.6%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on November 8, 2026 (EST)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on November 8, 2026 (EST)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
10h 34m

The sun rises at 7:02 AM and sets at 5:37 PM local time (EST) in Buford on November 8, 2026 — 10h 34m of daylight.

Course

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Results — Dashing through the Glow 5K at Lanier Islands

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 10 Buford events

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