Hannah's Heroes of NC Glow Run
About this race
Join Hannah’s Heroes of NC virtually or in person for our annual family-friendly 5k Glow Run/Walk to raise money to support scholarships and service projects while empowering youth to explore their interests with acts of kindness.
Be Kind. Be Proud. Be You.
#BeaHannah
To learn more about Hannah, go to: www.hannahsheroesnc.org
Multiple Options for 2026
In-Person Event – Run a chip-timed, USATF certified 5K with safety precautions in place and post-race snacks on 10/3. 5K race begins at 7:00 followed by Family Fun Run/Walk at 7:30pm. Be sure to wear your best GLOW GEAR as we run/walk on the Washington waterfront!
- In-Person 5K
- In-Person 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk
Virtual – Participate from anywhere and run/walk between 9/27-10/3. Feel connected with the Interactive Race Day Experience App – RaceJoy with Live Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Virtual Cheers!
- Virtual 5K
- Virtual 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk
T-Shirt sizes will be guaranteed to all participants who register by September 5th. Sizes will be Youth (Small to XL) and Adult (Small to XXL).
Packet/Swag Pickup:
- 10/2 Washington, NC: between 4pm-6pm - TBA
- 10/2 Greenville, NC: between 7pm-9pm - TBA
- 10/3 Race day: Washington, NC Festival Park
- Virtual- swag bags will be mailed
Awards
- Overall Finishers for Male and Female
- Top 3 Male & Female of each of the following age categories: 12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
Family Teams – awards given to top 2-person team with one member under 18 and one member over 18. In order to be eligible for family team awards, you must register online and complete pre-registration. Registration not available on race day.
Sponsorships
If you would like to be a sponsor for our Glow Run, please complete this sponsorship form https://forms.gle/2xHDzXrAdaJaB7oq8 or contact Hannah's Heroes at hannahsheroesnc@gmail.com
Benefits of Being a Sponsor:
- Encouraging people to get out in the community and be active
- Giving to the great cause of a local non-profit
- By being a sponsor, you can help make an impact on the work that Hannah’s Heroes of NC does for the community.
Hannah’s Heroes of NC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the mission to empower children to explore their interests and spread kindness through scholarships, service projects and grants. To learn more about Hannah’s Heroes of NC, visit us online at www.hannahsheroesnc.org or follow us on Facebook @hannahsheroesnc.
Pick your distance
Running
Virtual 5K
Virtual – Participate from anywhere and run/walk between 9/27-10/3. Feel connected with the Interactive Race Day Experience App – RaceJoy with Live Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Virtual Cheers!
Virtual 1 Mile
Virtual – Participate from anywhere and run/walk between 9/27-10/3. Feel connected with the Interactive Race Day Experience App – RaceJoy with Live Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Virtual Cheers!
5K
1 Mile
Typical race-day weather
Based on 6 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Washington, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:00 AM and sets at 6:58 PM local time (EDT) in Washington on September 27, 2026 — 11h 57m of daylight.
Course
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Results — Hannah's Heroes of NC Glow Run
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- Washington 5K Races 6 races
- Washington Running Calendar 2026 6 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- 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, 8 Washington events
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