Glow Run 5k Presented by Fleet Feet Greenville 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Start time
- 6:00 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Greenville, North Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $15
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glow Run 1 Mile Walk | 1 Mile | Nov 14, 20266:00 PM | $15 | – |
| Glow Run 5k | 5K | Nov 14, 20266:00 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
- Glow Run 1 Mile Walk: $15 until Oct 24.
- Glow Run 5k: $35 until Nov 14.
Online registration closes Nov 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in North Carolina, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Greenville runs 33:59, about 10:56 a mile, based on 17 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:15 and men in 30:23.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:43 AM, and the Glow Run 1 Mile Walk starts at 6:00 PM. The start sits about 60 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2000 Cedar Lane, Greenville, NC 27858
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All resultsAggregated from official results (Run The East LLC) for Glow Run 5k Presented by Fleet Feet Greenville. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Glow Run 5k Presented by Fleet Feet Greenville?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 25:43 or better, the top quarter in 36:53, and half the field in 40:22; the last tenth came in after 54:35.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 37:31 | 22:10 |
| 20-29 | 40:33 | 37:31 |
| 30-39 | 36:32 | 38:49 |
| 40-49 | 38:08 | 39:23 |
| 50-59 | 41:00 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
How fast is it?
Slower than most North Carolina 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 36:53, against 28:39 in a typical North Carolina 5K, so times here run 29 percent slower.
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.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 14 the day usually runs from 47°F at dawn to 67°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 36°F and hot years reach 75°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
- 2000 Cedar Lane, Greenville, NC 27858Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 60 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 14, 2026), 2025 (Nov 22, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Glow Run 5k Presented by Fleet Feet Greenville?
- Saturday, November 14, 2026, starting at 6:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for North Carolina?
- At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in North Carolina, which costs $30 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 96 runners finished the Glow Run 5k; the median finish was 40:22 and the winner ran 16:29.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 36:53, against 28:39 in a typical North Carolina 5K, so times here run 29 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 2000 Cedar Lane, Greenville, NC 27858.
From the organizers
Light up the night at the GLOW RUN 5k and 1 Mile walk Presented by Fleet Feet Greenville! Join us for this fun after-dark event as we raise funds for Building Hope, a local organization that provides academic, social, and spiritual support for children and families in our community. Bring your lights and shine bright with us!
Date: Saturday November 14th, 2026
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Jaycee Park
Packet Pick-up: Friday November 13th, 4-7pm at Fleet Feet Greenville, NC (207 E. Arlington Blvd, Greenville, NC 27858)
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