AU Wellness Hot Dog Day 5k "Get Your Glow On" Glow Walk/Run

🌟 Event Overview

The Glow Run/Walk will take place on April 25th, 2025 as part of Alfred New York’s Annual Hot Dog Day (HDD) Celebration. The 5K Glow Run/Walk will begin and end at the Village Bandstand located on the front lawn of Alfred University.

📅 Date and Time

• In-Person Race: April 25th, 2025
• Check-In Registration: 7:00pm
• Race Begins: 8:00pm

🤝 Donation Information

Alfred University Wellness Center has chosen to donate the proceeds from this Glow Walk/Run to the Alfred University Food Pantry (AUFP). You can read more about the AUFP at here. Please feel free to bring donations of non-perishable food items if you like.

📝 Registration/Check-In Information

Registration and check-in will begin at 7:00pm at the Village Bandstand and is required for all participants. Please ensure that you allow yourself adequate time to park and register/check-in.

🚑 Emergency Information and Liability Waivers

All participants of the Glow Run/Walk categories will be required to agree to liability waivers found in the registration form.

⏰ Start Time

The 5K Glow Run/Walk will begin at 8:00 pm. Registration begins at 7:00pm.

💰 Cost

The cost of participation for the races is $10 for K-12 students as well as students of the Alfred University and SUNY Alfred State Communities. For all other community members, the cost of the Glow 5K Run/Walk is $20.

🥤 Food/Water for the Walk/Run

Light snacks and bottled water will be provided to participants free of charge thanks to our generous donors such as Wegmans and AVI Foodsystems.

🏆 Prizes

Prizes will be awarded to the highest place overall finishers of the glow 5K Run/Walk. Prizes will also be given for best glow attire!

⏳ Race Timing Disclaimer

Please note that this is considered a non-competitive “Fun” Run/Walk and official times will not be recorded or considered for any purpose other than to give prizes to the first three overall finishers of the Run/Walk.

💧 Water Stations

2 water stations will be set up along the course of the race route.

🌈 Glow Gear

Come early to decorate yourself with provided glow paint, glow sticks, and other provided "glow gear!"

🔄 Refund Policy

Please note that we are unable to process refunds at this time.

🏥 About the Alfred University (AU) Wellness Center

The AU Wellness Center is a comprehensive facility that provides free medical, counseling, and health education services to students of the Alfred University Campus. Each year, the AU Wellness Center hosts the Hot Dog Day 5k Run/Walk in an effort to raise donations for a notable health-related cause.

📞 Contact Information

Please forward any questions to the AU Wellness Center at (607) 871-2400. You may also reach out to James Ward, Health and Wellness Educator, at wardjv@alfred.edu.

🔗 Race URL

For more information about the race, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Alfred/HDDWalkRun?aflt_token=QZt1KFBDIiIun5smo9vi7y59qq2fNLcB.