Surry Country Parks and Recreation and Surry County Health and Nutrition Center are excited to partner and host the
Fourth Annual Glow in the Park 5K at Fisher River Park on October 17th. This will be a glow in the dark 5K where the trails at Fisher River Park will be lit up with blacklights, glow paint and glow balloons. Participants will have the opportunity to deck themselves out in glow in the dark paint and glow sticks for the race. This will be an evening of fun so bring the whole family out to run or walk. Prior to the race there will be inflatable games, hayrides, pumpkin carving, and many more fun activities available for everyone.
There will be a FREE concert from 7:00pm-9:00pm at the amphitheatre. You do not have to be registered for the race to attend the concert. You must register by October 1st to ensure that you will receive your glow in the dark t-shirt. If you register after October 1st, you are NOT guaranteed to receive a t-shirt. This will be an officially timed event with chip timing. After the race there will be free snacks, smores, bonfires, and games. We hope to see you out for an evening of fun at the park!
NEW TO THIS YEAR: Costume Contest!!! We invite everyone to come out in your best costume! It can be crazy, scary, funny, or just all glow supplies. We will have the contest and judging at 6:00pm-6:30pm. There will be a 12 and under division and a 12+ division. Winners will receive a prize, and are encouraged to run the race in their costume.
!RACE WILL BE CAPPED AT 225 RUNNERS!
Schedule of Events:
Event will be held at Fisher River Park
251 County Home Road, Dobson, NC 27017
Inflatable Games, Hayrides, and Pumpkin Carving: (While supplies last)4:00pm-9:00pm
Food Trucks: (More info to come)4:00pm-9:00pm
Packet Pickup/Bib Pickup:4:00pm-7:00pm
Costume Contest: 6:00pm-6:30pm
Free Concert: (More info to come)7:15pm-9:00pm
Race Start:7:30pm
Awards:8:15pm-8:30pm
Registration Fees:
Everyone- $20.00
(Includes Glow in the Dark T-Shirt)
Course Map:
Concert:
The FREE concert will take place at the amphitheater from 7:00pm-9:00pm.
Awards:
Every finisher will receive a custom medal at the completion of the race. Plus custom awards for 3 different age divions listed below:
Top 3 Finishers Female 14 and Under
Top 3 Finishers Male 14 and Under
Top 3 Finishers Female 15-49
Top 3 Finishers Male 15-49
Top 3 Finsihers Female 50+
Top 3 Finsihers Male 50+
After the Race:
There will be snacks, smores, bonfires, games, and fun activities for everyone after the race is over.
No refunds will be issued. This event is rain or clear skies at night.
