Race day is here! · Sat, Sep 19, 2026
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When
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Where
Main St, Ionia MI
Distance
5K
Typical weather
57–76°F · some rain risk
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2025
61–82°F
dry
2024
59–82°F
dry
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46–69°F
dry
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64–79°F
dry
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54–82°F
dry
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38–61°F
dry
2019
60–82°F
dry
2018
61–80°F
dry
2017
58–72°F
dry
2016
56–82°F
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Sep 19
Rain likely · 54–63°F
Saturday, Sep 19starts near 54°F · 61% chance of rain · wind up to 13 mph
About this race
Ionia Community Awareness Glow Run
Date and Location
- Event Date: September 19, 2026
- Start Time: 9 PM
- Location: Main St, Ionia, MI
- Registration Link: Sign Up Here
Event Overview
- Format: 5k run/walk
- Starting Point: Corner of Steele and Adams Streets
- Route: Through many of Ionia's neighborhoods and local businesses
- After Event: Concludes behind the historic Ionia Theatre
Dress Code
- Theme: Neon clothing and glow gear
- Accessories: Glow sticks, LED accessories, glowing face paint
- Goal: Help light up the night
- Creativity: The brighter, the better!
Community Engagement
- Support: Community members encouraged to cheer on participants
- Signs: Create encouraging signs
- Lighting: Leave porch lights on to light the way
- Concessions: Available for participants, families, and spectators
Purpose
- Focus: Celebrate community and promote awareness
- Gathering: Bring people together for an unforgettable evening
- Participation: Running, walking, or cheering on the sidelines
- Support: All proceeds support Ionia Community Awareness/Purple Week
Course map
Hotels for race weekend
Live prices near the start line, Sep 18 – 20, 2026.
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