Cartersville-Glow-Run 5K & 1M
When is Cartersville-Glow-Run 5K & 1M?
Cartersville-Glow-Run 5K & 1M takes place on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in Cartersville, GA.
What distances does Cartersville-Glow-Run 5K & 1M offer?
Cartersville-Glow-Run 5K & 1M offers 3 events: 1M, 5K, GHOST RUNNER - I want to support but will not be participating this year..
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M | 1.0 mi | $25.00 | Register |
| 5K | 3.1 mi | $25.00 | Register |
| GHOST RUNNER - I want to support but will not be participating this year. | — | $40.00 | Register |
How much does Cartersville-Glow-Run 5K & 1M cost?
Registration for Cartersville-Glow-Run 5K & 1M starts at $25.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Cartersville-Glow-Run 5K & 1M held?
Cartersville-Glow-Run 5K & 1M is held in Cartersville, GA at 825 Douthit Ferry Road.
About Cartersville-Glow-Run 5K & 1M
Cartersville GLOW RUN 5K / 1M / Wire2Wire Wobble®
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 * Sam Smith Park *
Presented by * Wire2Wire Running, LLC
7:40pm - Wire2Wire Wobble® 50 Yds.
7:45pm - 1M
8:00pm - 5K
Hope you-and-yours can join us for this night of FAMILY FUN in Cartersville, GA.
WEAR YOUR GLOW-ABLES!
• A 'First-5K-Ever-Medal' will be awarded if it's your first one!!
• Enjoy a new USATF-Certified 5K Course (and Peachtree Qualifier) that will meander through Sam Smith Park in a way you've never run before!!
• Stick around for MUSIC, AWARDS, & MORE! Bring the whole gang for this family-oriented event.
• A few Unique Categories: Oldest 5K Finisher; Fastest Veteran, Newest Mom
Proceeds from the race go to benefit Bartow Family Resources.
To learn more about their history, click here: https://bartowfamilies.com/about/
To find out about what they do and whom they serve, check us out at: https://bartowfamilies.com/
EVENING SCHEDULE:
6:15 PM Event Opens (Registration. Music! People having fun.)
7:40PM Wire2Wire-Wobble® ( 50 yd. dash - Ages 4&U) FREE EVENT ♥
7:45PM 1 Mile (Run/Walk....Dance?)
8:00 PM 5K Race
9:15PM Awards Ceremony
REGISTRATION INFO.
Early-Bird Registration - Feb. 26 thru March 17 ...mucho bucks saved here. Nice planning!
5K: $25
1M: $25
Registration - March 18 thru March 31
5K: $30
1M: $30
Registration - April 1 thru April 19
5K: $35
1M: $35
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(Race Week & Race-Day) Registration -
April 27th thru May 2nd ...Look, at least you made it! No respect lost.
5K: $40
1M: $40
PLEASE NOTE: T-shirt size can only be GUARANTEED for those who register by April 26th, 11:59pm. (Think, "No soup for YOU!")
LOTS O' AWARDS:
⇒ 5K ⇐
Top 3 Overall - Male & Female
Overall Masters - Male & Female - (40 & Over)
Overall Grand Masters - Male & Female - (50 & Over)
Unique Categories: Oldest 5K Finisher; Fastest Veteran, Newest Mom
Plus, Medals to Top 3 in following Age Groups:
( 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Wiser )
⇒ 1M ⇐
Top 3 Overall - Male & Female
Medals to Top 3 in following Age Groups:
( 8 & under, 9-10, 11-12 )
Free smiles to everyone else.
⇒ Wire2Wire Wobble® ⇐
Claps, cheers, hoorays!!!!
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UP:
Pre-Race Packet-Pick-Up will be held Thursday, April 30th from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM at Big Peach Running Co.
402 East Church St.
Suite 107 & 108
Cartersville, GA 30121
(Tel: 470-888-2987)
PARKING:
Parking available at Cartersville Middle School. Additional overflow parking (requiring only a short walk) is available at Ric Mason soccer fields parking lot (by the Cartersville bus barn), as well as at the Sr. Aquatic Center, and/or Dellinger Park.
TIMING & RESULTS will be provided by Wire2Wire Running, LLC. https://www.wire2wirerunning.com/
This is a Rain-or-Shine event and given the charitable nature of the event, there are no refunds available.
We hope to see you there!