The Rva Relays Papa Johns Glow Run
About this race
In its 11th year, THE RVA RELAYS is hailed as Virginia's most exciting cross country meet. This year our event invites the community to experience all the hype by participating in the unique Glow Run race. As the sun goes down, the lights come on and the Papa Johns Glow Run course is ready for YOU! Join us on Saturday, September 19th at Pole Green Park for this fun 2.5K golden hour race featuring 20 banked spotlights, 2 lighted arches, and thousands of cheering spectators. Combined with pumped up music, the atmosphere creates a vibe like no other race. So grab your friends and glow in the dark gear and run under the lights with us!
Online registration opens on July 5 and closes on Saturday, September 19 at 6:59 PM. Walk-up registration will be held at the packet pickup tent from 4:00pm-7 pm. Cash, checks, or card are accepted. The fee is $25 per person. You will receive a bib and chip for this race.
Elementary and Middle school participants should register on the MileSplit VA event page at https://va.milesplit.com/meets/718700-the-rva-relays-2026/info
Middle & High School Coaches - See Event Page on MilesplitVA for information about Glow Run registration.
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Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Mechanicsville, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:54 AM and sets at 7:11 PM local time (EDT) in Mechanicsville on September 19, 2026 — 12h 16m of daylight.
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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 Mechanicsville events
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