Funky Monkey Glow Run 2026
- Date
- Friday, October 2, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Dayton, Tennessee
- Entry fee
- From $25
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mile | 1 Mile | Oct 2, 20268:00 PM | $25 | – |
| 5k | 5K | Oct 2, 20268:00 PM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 1 mile: $25 until Oct 2.
- 5k: $35 until Oct 2.
Online registration closes Oct 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Tennessee ($35).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Tennessee runs 35:59, about 11:35 a mile, based on 307 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:29 and men in 31:35.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:34 AM, and the 1 mile starts at 8:00 PM. The start sits about 710 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
423 4th Avenue, Dayton, TN 37321
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 2 the day usually runs from 61°F at dawn to 79°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 50°F and hot years reach 84°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.
Race details
- Where
- 423 4th Avenue, Dayton, TN 37321Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 710 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2021 (Oct 2, 2021), 2020 (Sep 19, 2020)
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Quick answers
- When is Funky Monkey Glow Run?
- Friday, October 2, 2026, starting at 8:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Tennessee?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Tennessee ($35).
- 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 423 4th Avenue, Dayton, TN 37321.
From the organizers
Join us for the 2026 Funky Monkey Glow Run benefitting the Rc3 Strong Community Campaign! This run will be fast, flat, funky, and fun! Wear your funkiest glow gear! It will be dark! Medals for all finishers and place medals in the 5K! Place medals for 12 and under / 50+ in 1 mile race. Strollers and walkers welcome at the back of the pack. Runners ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Packet and Race Number Pick-up – 5pm – 7:45pm Fri. 10/2/26
5K and 1 mile start: 8:00pm