United We Glow 5k

🌟 Welcome to the United We Glow 5K

• Host: The Young Lincoln Leaders are excited to host the United We Glow 5K.
• Date: Race Day is May 2nd, 2025 at Betty G Ross park. Packet pickup will start at 6:30 PM on race day.
• Fun Run: 7:00 PM is when the Fun Run will start.
• 5K Start: 7:30 PM is when the 5K starts.

🏆 Awards and Age Groups

• Awards: Awards will be given for the top 3 female and male participants in each age group.
• Age Groups: Male and Female categories as follows: 17 and under, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-64, 65+.

💡 About United Way and Young Lincoln Leaders

• Event Purpose: The United We Glow 5K is a nighttime fun run/walk designed to bring the community together in support of United Way.
• Participants: Participants will light up the course with glow sticks, neon attire, and energetic spirits as they run or walk through a safe, marked route.
• Fundraising: This event aims to raise funds and awareness for United Way’s mission to strengthen education, health, and financial stability in our community.
• Proceeds: All of the proceeds will go directly to local initiatives supported by United Way.

📍 Race Course

• Starting Point: Race Course Starts at Betty G.
• Course Details: Follow to the rail trail while crossing the following streets:
• Cross Streets:
  • Congress Street @ Government Street
  • Academy Street
  • Sycamore Street
  • Pine Street
  • Dixon Street
• Finish Line: Runners will cross Dixon Street making a U-turn on rail trail and returning to the start/finish line following the same route. Will Finish at Betty G at the basketball and tennis courts.