DECU 5K Glow Run for Empowerment Opportunity Center 2027
- Date
- Thursday, June 17, 2027
- Start time
- 7:30 PM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Forsyth, Illinois
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $40 on Jun 1, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DECU Glow Walk | 5K | Jun 17, 20277:30 PM | $25$40 after Jun 1, 2027 | – |
| DECU Glow Run | 5K | Jun 17, 20278:00 PM | $25$40 after Jun 1, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $25 until Jun 1, then $40 until Jun 17.
Online registration closes Jun 17, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 5K in Illinois, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Illinois runs 35:55, about 11:34 a mile, based on 426 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:13 and men in 31:16.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:26 AM, and the DECU Glow Walk starts at 7:30 PM. The start sits about 670 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
601 Forsyth Pkwy, Forsyth, IL 62535
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Race details
- Where
- 601 Forsyth Pkwy, Forsyth, IL 62535Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 670 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Jun 18, 2027), 2026 (Jun 26, 2026), 2025 (Jun 27, 2025), 2024 (Jun 28, 2024), 2023 (Jun 23, 2023), 2022 (Jul 29, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is DECU 5K Glow Run for Empowerment Opportunity Center?
- Thursday, June 17, 2027, starting at 7:30 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Jun 1, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jun 17, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Illinois?
- At $25, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 5K in Illinois, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 601 Forsyth Pkwy, Forsyth, IL 62535.
From the organizers
2027 DECU 5K Glow Run Presented by Fleet Feet of Decatur!
It's time to put on your running (or walking) shoes for a cause and come out to GLOW RUN for Empowerment Opportunity Center!
Packet pick up: Wednesday 9am-4pm Decatur Earthmover Credit Union Dividend Location (2600 Dividend Dr.) OR Thursday 6:00-7:30pm at the Forsyth Park.
Race Features for all runners: T-shirt & Glow items (register by May 31st to guarantee)
Post-Race Food and Drink
Course: The course will run through Forsyth Park and stay primarily on the bike path. The course will be lit and visibly marked, and there will be volunteers to help assist in direction.