Ready Set Glow 5k

🌟 Join Us for a Night of Fun

Date: October 12, 2025

🕖 Event Timing

• Run Start Time: 7:00 pm
• Glow Party Start: 6:00 pm
• Glow Party End: 8:30 pm

📍 Event Location

137 Mesquite, Abilene, Texas 79601

🎉 Event Overview

Pull out your brightest gear and join us for a night racing through downtown Abilene. This glow in dark 5K will end with a high-energy Glow Party in The Well's green space.

• Register by: September 21 to snag your exclusive glow kit, complete with light-up accessories and our signature event t-shirt.
• Post-Race Activities: Enjoy food trucks, fun activities for kids, and community booths from local non-profits.
• Proceeds Go To: We Love Abilene, helping meet real needs and offer hope to individuals and families across Abilene.

✨ What to Expect

• Glow Gear: Receive a race packet full of glow-in-the-dark accessories if you register by Sept. 21.
• Donation Offer: Donating a package of new socks or underwear for AISD Homeless Ministry earns you a light up baton.
• Scenic Course: A timed 5K route through the vibrant heart of downtown Abilene lined with glowing volunteers.
• Glow Party: Celebrate with a post-race party featuring food trucks and children's activities.

📅 Event Details

• Registration Fee: Race registrations (including glow pack, bib with chip, and t-shirt) are $35 for ages 13+ and $15 for ages 12 and under.
• Free Entry: Children 12 and under not wanting a packet, bib, or shirt are free!
• Fun Run Registration: The Fun Run includes a glow pack and t-shirt for $15 (all ages).
• Sign Up Deadline: Register by September 21 to guarantee your glow gear.

🏃‍♂️ Early Packet Pick-Up

10/11/25 9:30-12 at The Well, 137 Mesquite, Abilene, Texas 79601. Packets can also be picked up the morning of the race (10/12/25).

🚦 Race Day Schedule

• Glow Party Start: 6:00 pm
• Late Registration: 6:00-6:30 pm
• 5K Run Start: 7:00 pm
• Fun Run Start: 7:05 pm

🅿️ Parking

Parking is available at The Well church and the empty lot across the street. Arrive early to secure your spot.

⚠️ Safety Measures

Ample lighting along the course and glowing volunteers will guide you. This is an open course: traffic will not be closed. Traffic officers will assist with crossings.

❤️ Why Participate?

The Ready Set Glow 5K is a way to celebrate our light in Abilene and learn how to love our community. Participate to enjoy fun and fitness while supporting We Love Abilene.

📣 Spread the Word!

Invite friends, family, and co-workers to join the fun. Share on social media with the hashtag #ReadySetGlowAbilene and let’s make this the brightest night Abilene has ever seen!

🔗 More Information

For further details and registration, visit Ready Set Glow 5K.