Show Up & Glow Up 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 7:20 PM start (Detroit)
- Location
- Fruitport, Michigan
- Entry fee
- From $22
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Show Up & Glow Up 5K | 5K | Oct 3, 20267:20 PM | $22 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $22 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $22, entry is about 27 percent below a typical 5K in Michigan, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Fruitport runs 36:36, about 11:47 a mile, based on 4 races with published results. Women typically finish in 36:42 and men in 29:01.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:42 AM, and the Show Up & Glow Up 5K starts at 7:20 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
3113 E Pontaluna, Fruitport, MI 49415
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results (2 years)Aggregated from official results for Show Up & Glow Up 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Show Up & Glow Up 5K?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 23:34 or better, the top quarter in 29:39, and half the field in 36:36; the last tenth came in after 53:31.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 22:21 | 21:51 |
| 20-29 | 35:27 | 35:03 |
| 30-39 | 27:45 | 25:17 |
| 40-49 | 31:27 | 26:42 |
| 50-59 | 39:57 | 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.
Finishers by year
Up 40 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Show Up & Glow Up 5K 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 177 to 247 finishers, and the median time dropped from 38:29 to 36:36.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 247 (+40%) | 36:36 | under 23:34 | 19:31 |
| 2024 | 177 | 38:29 | under 26:12 | 20:27 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Michigan 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:39, against 28:36 in a typical Michigan 5K, so times here run 4 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 October 3 the day usually runs from 53°F at dawn to 71°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 40°F and hot years reach 79°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
- 3113 E Pontaluna, Fruitport, MI 49415Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 670 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Show Up & Glow Up 5K?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 7:20 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $22 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Michigan?
- At $22, entry is about 27 percent below a typical 5K in Michigan, 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.
- 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 247 runners finished the Show Up & Glow Up 5K; the median finish was 36:36 and the winner ran 19:31.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:39, against 28:36 in a typical Michigan 5K, so times here run 4 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 3113 E Pontaluna, Fruitport, MI 49415.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Light Up the Night at the Show Up & Glow Up 5K!
Join us on Saturday, October 3, 2026, for the unforgettable Show Up & Glow Up 5K! This one-of-a-kind evening run/walk combines the excitement of a 5K with glowing lights, high-energy music, and an electric atmosphere that participants of all ages and fitness levels will enjoy!
Whether you're running for a personal best, walking with friends, or dancing your way to the finish line, this event is all about having fun while supporting children. Grab your family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors, put on your brightest neon/glow-in-the-dark gear, and experience an unforgettable evening on the Fruitport HIgh School Main Campus/Varsity Football Field.