Red White Glow 5K
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Red White Glow 5K

Pontiac, Illinois, United States
Jun 13, 2026
Running

About this race

A Nighttime Run/Walk to Benefit Broken Together and the Pontiac Elks Lodge 1019 Veterans Fund

Race around the golf course at The Oaks at River's Edge in Pontiac, IL at night in this 5K Run / 1.5 Mile Walk. 

There will be a Flag Day ceremony at 7:00pm and the race will start at 9:00pm.  After the race there will be an awards ceremony, including music on the patio.  Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

All 5K and 1.5 mile participants will get a t-shirt and glow necklaces.  All 5K participants will also get a finishers medal.

Age group awards for the 5K!

The course will be lit up by glowsticks, however, flashlights and headlamps are still encouraged to improve visibility.

Broken Together is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that aims to improve physical and mental health in the Veteran community through adventure and endurance sports in a team environment.  Visit https://teambrokentogether.com/ for more information.

The Pontiac Elks Lodge 1019 Veterans Fund works to serve Veteran causes throughout Livingston County, IL.

Come out and support these 2 great charities!

Join fellow runners on June 13, 2026 for the Red White Glow 5K. It's a fantastic 5K, 2.4K featuring a flat and fast course in Pontiac.

Pick your distance

Running

5K Run

Chip timed event

Jun 13, 2026 5K 9:00 PM
$35.00
Closed

Walking

1.5 Mile Walk

Jun 13, 2026 2.4K 9:00 PM
$30.00
Closed

Weather Overview

These values represent the 1-year monthly averages for June in Pontiac.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 17.0° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 26.6°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 17.0° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 26.6°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
22.8
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
1.0mm

About Pontiac

Red White Glow 5K takes place in Pontiac, Illinois, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.

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