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When
Friday, October 2nd, 2026
Where
423 4th Avenue, Dayton TN
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
Typical weather
61–79°F · low rain risk
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2025
62–82°F
dry
2024
61–78°F
dry
2023
61–84°F
dry
2022
54–77°F
dry
2021
66–80°F
dry
2020
48–66°F
dry
2019
74–96°F
dry
2018
68–81°F
dry
2017
57–67°F
dry
2016
60–75°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
- Event Name: Funky Monkey Glow Run
- Date: October 2, 2026
- Location: 423 4th Avenue, Dayton, TN
- Benefit: Rc3 Strong Community Campaign
Race Details
- Run Type: Fast, flat, funky, and fun
- Glow Gear: Participants are encouraged to wear their funkiest glow gear
- Medals: Medals for all finishers and place medals in the 5K
- Participation: Strollers and walkers welcome at the back: runners ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult
Schedule
- Packet Pickup: 5:00 PM – 7:45 PM on October 2, 2026
- Race Start Times: 5K and 1 mile start at 8:00 PM
- Timing: This is a timed race, with timing provided by Terra Running Company
- Note: Race numbers must be picked up 15 minutes prior to receive a finish time
Shirts
- 5K Runners: Receive a short sleeve performance shirt
- 1 Mile Runners: Receive a short sleeve cotton shirt
- Shirt Guarantee: Guaranteed shirt date is September 18, 2026
- Late Registrations: May not receive a shirt on race day, but will receive one within 2 weeks of the race
Cost
- 5K: $30 (after 9/18: $35)
- 5K Students: 18 & under and College Students: $25 (after 9/18: $30)
- Group Discount: $5/runner discount for 5K teams of 6 or more
- One Mile Walk/Run: $20 (after 9/18: $25, no group discount)
More Information
- Website: Funky Monkey Glow Run
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