Fgso Glow 5k Run / 1 Mile Walk
About this race
🌟 THE 2ND ANNUAL FGSO GLOW 5K RUN & 1‑MILE WALK! 🌟
Hosted by the First Generation Student Organization at Northeastern State University
Get ready — because once the sun goes down, the campus will transform into a neon playground of lights, music, and movement. The FGSO Glow Run is BACK and brighter than ever. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or someone who just wants to vibe with glowsticks and good energy, this night is built for YOU.
This isn’t just a race -- It’s a glow‑powered celebration of community, fun, and first‑gen pride.
EVENT DETAILS
📅 Date: November 5, 2026
⏰ Race Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: The FIT at Northeastern State University 530 N Oak Ave, Tahlequah, OK
💲 Registration Cost:
* 5K Run - $30
* 1‑Mile Walk - $25
🎁 BONUS: First 50 people to register snag a FREE T‑shirt — so sign up early and shine even brighter.
🔥 WHAT MAKES THIS RUN EPIC?
✨ A COURSE THAT GLOWS
As the sky fades to dusk, the campus lights up with neon colors, glowing displays, and a full tunnel of lights that will make you feel like you’re running through another dimension. The course features three full loops around NSU, starting and ending right in front of The FIT.
Glowsticks? Everywhere.
Neon? Mandatory.
Energy? Off the charts.
🎶 VIBES FOR DAYS
Expect music, cheering, glowing decorations, and a crowd that’s ready to hype you up from start to finish. Whether you’re sprinting or strolling, you’ll feel the excitement the entire way.
🏅 EVERYONE GETS A MEDAL
Cross the finish line and you’ll walk away with a medal — because every participant deserves to shine.
🏆 PLUS: Special 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals for the top 3 overall 5k finishers.
No professional timing company this year, but don’t worry — we’ll have volunteers recording everyone’s finish times.
🎒 PACKET PICK‑UP
📍 In front of The FIT
November 4: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
November 5: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Grab your packet, get your glow gear ready, and take a moment to soak in the excitement before race night.
🎉 COME EARLY — THE PARTY STARTS BEFORE THE RACE
Starting at 5:00 PM, we’ll have yard games, music, and glow fun happening out front. Bring your friends, bring your family, bring your hype — this is your chance to hang out, warm up, and enjoy the pre‑race glow party.
🌟 RUN. GLOW. REPEAT.
Whether this is your first 5k or your fiftieth, the FGSO Glow Run is designed to be unforgettable. It’s bright, it’s bold, it’s full of energy — and it’s one of the most fun nights you’ll have on campus all year.
So lace up, light up, and get ready to shine!
We’ll see you at the starting line!
FGSO@nsuok.edu
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5k Run/Walk
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1 Mile Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Tahlequah, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:46 AM and sets at 5:20 PM local time (CST) in Tahlequah on November 5, 2026 — 10h 34m of daylight.
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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, 6 Tahlequah events
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