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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | Oct 3, 20267:00 PM | $30 | – |
| 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Oct 3, 20267:30 PM | $20 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in North Carolina ($30).
A typical finisher at a 5K in Washington runs 36:10, about 11:38 a mile, based on 7 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:22 and men in 32:48.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:03 AM, and the 5K starts at 7:00 PM. The start sits about 70 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Festival Park Washington Water Front, Washington, NC 27889
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (Run The East LLC) for 7th Annual Hannah's Heroes of NC Glow Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 21:25 or better, the top quarter in 25:44, and half the field in 30:56; the last tenth came in after 48:40.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 25:52 | 18:18 |
| 20-29 | 30:26 | 24:24 |
| 30-39 | 29:36 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 28:49 | 20:20 |
| 50-59 | 35:35 | 26:27 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 121 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 62 to 137 finishers, and the median time dropped from 38:51 to 30:56.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 137 (+19%) | 30:56 | under 21:25 | 18:12 |
| 2024 | 115 (+34%) | 31:58 | under 21:09 | 16:37 |
| 2023 | 86 (+46%) | 36:08 | under 22:07 | 18:32 |
| 2022 | 59 (-5%) | 40:18 | under 25:09 | 20:34 |
| 2021 | 62 | 38:51 | under 25:03 | 19:31 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most North Carolina 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 25:44, against 28:39 in a typical North Carolina 5K, so times here run 10 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 61°F at dawn to 78°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 54°F and hot years reach 83°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of 7th Annual Hannah's Heroes of NC Glow Run cover on their registration page, in brief.
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VIRTUAL RUN. We will be offering a virtual run in addition to the normal in-person event. How it Works. Sign up here (use the Sign Up button at the top of the page). Print out your digital bib (from your Runsignup profile page) if you'd…
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Join Hannah’s Heroes of NC virtually or in person for our annual family-friendly 5k Glow Run/Walk to raise money to support scholarships and service projects while empowering youth to explore their interests with acts of kindness.
Be Kind. Be Proud. Be You.
#BeaHannah
To learn more about Hannah, go to: www.hannahsheroesnc.org
Multiple Options for 2026
In-Person Event – Run a chip-timed, USATF certified 5K with safety precautions in place and post-race snacks on 10/3. 5K race begins at 7:00 followed by Family Fun Run/Walk at 7:30pm. Be sure to wear your best GLOW GEAR as we run/walk on the Washington waterfront!
In-Person 5K
In-Person 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk