Glow Erie 5K Fun Run and Walk

September 29

Whispering Woods Golf Club

5K Timed Run @ 6 PM
Fun Run/Walk @ 7 PM

Glow Erie Glow!

This 5K run and Fun Walk is a challenging course through the front 9 holes of the picturesque Whispering Woods Golf Club. Help us get our glow on with your wildest glow sticks, LED lights and neon as you run, walk or stroll through the music and light infused course. Then after the Glow Erie 5K Fun Run and Walk, stay for drinks, concessions and DJ.

Registration before September 1 includes a race shirt printed locally in Erie by Iron Empire Clothing and a glow LED item.

Glow Erie 5K Timed Run – 6 PM (Before Dark)

The first event will be a timed 5K race starting at 6 p.m. Please note that the terrain is very challenging with some uphill sections but all of the race will be on the paved cart paths along the course.

Glow Erie Fun Run/Walk – 7 PM (Starts at Sunset)

This 5K walk will be on the cart paths on the first nine holes the golf course but please note that course will be somewhat hilly. Be aware that the path will be dimly lit so this is just a run for fun.

The race benefits United Service Corps, a local community service nonprofit in Erie. Our Giving Corps is dedicated to serving people and the planet.

KIDS 10 AND UNDER ARE FREE WITH A PAID REGISTRATION BUT DOES NOT INCLUDE A RACE SHIRT. RACE SHIRTS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE IN OUR RACE STORE.

*Refunds will not be available but you can transfer a registration to another person.

Prizes

There will be a prize for the first place overall male and female for the timed race at 6 pm. The prize is:

$25.00 gift certificate to Pressed book store and coffee shop

AND

Free computer service or repair from InControl Technical, LLC ($129 value)

Parking

Parking will be at McDowell High School. Shuttle buses will be running every 10 minutes from the entrance on Caughey Road.

Shuttles will run starting at 5 PM and run until until 9:30 PM

McDowell High School
3580 W 38th St, Erie, PA 16506

Pre-Race Check In

You can pick up your race shirt, tote, bib and timing chip before the race outside the Whispering Woods clubhouse under the white tent at the following times:

Saturday, September 29
5:00 pm to 6:45 pm

  • 5K Run @ 6 PM
  • $25.00
    through July 7
  • $30.00
    after July 7
  • Fun Walk @ 7 PM
  • $20.00
    through July 7
  • $25.00
    after July 7

Glow Erie Run 2018 Sponsors

Glow Erie Run Sponsor Whispering Woods Golf Club

 

2016 Glow Erie Run Starting Line

Become a 2018 Glow Erie Run Sponsor

As a 2018 Glow Erie Run sponsor enjoy the benefits of participating in one of the Erie communities biggest run/walks of the year.There are a range of sponsor levels to fit your business’s budget. Download the sponsor packet or contact Angela Magee at angela@unitedservicecorps.org for more information.