7th Annual Hannah's Heroes of NC Glow Run

Event Overview

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.

To learn more about Hannah, go to: www.hannahsheroesnc.org

Date and Location

Date: September 27, 2026

Location: Festival Park Washington Water Front, Washington, NC

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. The 5K race begins at 7:00 followed by the Family Fun Run/Walk at 7:30 pm. Be sure to wear your best GLOW GEAR as we run/walk on the Washington waterfront!

• Event: In-Person 5K
• Event: In-Person 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk

Virtual Event

Participate from anywhere and run/walk between 9/27-10/3. Feel connected with the Interactive Race Day Experience App – RaceJoy with Live Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Virtual Cheers!

• Event: Virtual 5K
• Event: Virtual 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk

T-Shirt sizes will be guaranteed to all participants who register by September 5th. Sizes will be Youth (Small to XL) and Adult (Small to XXL).

Packet/Swag Pickup

• Date: 10/2 Washington, NC - between 4pm-6pm - TBA
• Date: 10/2 Greenville, NC - between 7pm-9pm - TBA
• Date: 10/3 Race day - Washington, NC Festival Park
• Virtual: swag bags will be mailed

Awards

• Categories: Overall Finishers for Male and Female
• Categories: Top 3 Male & Female of each age category: 12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

Family Teams: awards given to top 2-person team with one member under 18 and one member over 18. In order to be eligible for family team awards, you must register online and complete pre-registration. Registration not available on race day.

Sponsorships

If you would like to be a sponsor for our Glow Run, please complete this sponsorship form https://forms.gle/2xHDzXrAdaJaB7oq8 or contact Hannah's Heroes at hannahsheroesnc@gmail.com

Benefits of Being a Sponsor:

• Encouraging: people to get out in the community and be active
• Giving: to the great cause of a local non-profit
• Impact: By being a sponsor, you can help make an impact on the work that Hannah’s Heroes of NC does for the community.

Hannah’s Heroes of NC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the mission to empower children to explore their interests and spread kindness through scholarships, service projects and grants. To learn more about Hannah’s Heroes of NC, visit us online at www.hannahsheroesnc.org or follow us on Facebook @hannahsheroesnc.