Dashing Thru The Glow

🎉 WHAT:

• Event: "AvanceCare" Dashing Thru The Glow
• Description: It's Go Time, welcome you to the AvanceCare Dashing Thru The Glow 5K. Join us as we bring together the Christmas spirit, family fun, and entertainment.
• Highlights: Experience the beautiful views of the Cape Fear River. Take pictures next to the Christmas Tree and meet Santa himself!
• Special Treat: The elves will be at the finish line passing out Finisher Medals to all the good little boys and girls who finish the 5K and 1 Mile. Everyone receives a light up holiday beanie.

👗 BEST DRESSED COSTUME CONTEST!

• Theme: Deck your halls to the max and enter the Best Dressed Runner Costume Contest!
• Instructions: Pull out your most festive tinsel, garland, twinkle lights and beyond to show us what it means to Holiday-Slay All Day!
• Encouragement: Don't be a Grinch, come on out and show us all what you've got (hope it's not coal!).

📅 DATE:

• Event Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025

📍 START/FINISH LINE LOCATION:

• Location: Wilmington, NC

🛤️ DISTANCES OFFERED:

• 5K: This event is timed
• 1 Mile: This event is NOT timed
• Walking/Running: You can walk or run either race.
• Course Caution: Parts of the course are a little dark, we encourage you to bring a headlamp.

🎁 CHECK OUT THE SWAG

• Items: Race Shirt (while supplies last)
• Finisher Medal: All finishers will receive one
• Other Treats: Holiday Hat, Cookies, Glow Necklace
• Photo Opportunity: Free Pictures with Santa

📝 HOW TO REGISTER:

• Online Registration: Click on the SIGN UP button in the upper right corner
• In-Person Registration: Register at Pre-Race Packet Pickup or On Race Day. A QR code will be provided for phone registration.
• Flexibility: You can also register online from your phone or device up until the race starts.

🚗 PARKING:

• Information: Parking Information to come

📅 PACKET PICKUP & RACE SCHEDULE:

• Details: Click HERE for the full schedule of events

❤️ HOW YOUR REGISTRATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE:

• Support: Dashing Thru The Glow is raising funds for the Coastal Horizons Open House Youth Shelter and Toys for Tots.
• Mission: The Open House Youth Shelter is committed to improving the safety and well-being of displaced abused, neglected and vulnerable youth.
• Facility: Children and adolescents ages 6-18 can receive shelter in the 24-hour, 9-bed facility.
• Services: Personal growth is encouraged through counseling services, vocational/educational opportunities, life skill building, and recreational activities.

For more details, visit the race page: Dashing Thru The Glow Race Page.