When does the NYE Glow Run sell out?

NYE Glow Run hasn't published a hard registration deadline. Most races of this size raise the entry fee in tiers (early-bird, regular, late) and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.

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NYE Glow Run

Q: How hard is the NYE Glow Run 5K?

NYE Glow Run is a 5K on a road course in Harrisonburg, Virginia. We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

Q: What should I wear for the NYE Glow Run?

Race-day weather in Harrisonburg can swing year over year, so dress for the forecast on the day. As a rule of thumb, dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Layer with a throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, and a singlet plus a visor when it climbs above 60°F. The published start time is 5:00 PM. Check the race-day weather forecast on this page closer to the date for a specific recommendation.

December 31, 2026

Harrisonburg, Virginia

Rolling Course

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Great for beginners

PR-friendly

Family-friendly

Big local vibe

About the Race

The New Year's Eve Glow Run 5K presented by Generations Crossing is the hottest way to ring in the new year with friends and family in Harrisonburg, VA. Enjoy a 5K course at Heritage Oaks Golf Course along the beautiful cart paths as the sun sets on the year. Even better, all participants receive glow paraphernalia to help light up the course (participants are also encouraged to bring your own headlamps & flashlights) Wheelchair racers, strollers and leashed pets are welcome.

Course Profile

Course profile data unavailable for this race.

Course features

Terrain

road

Surface

Road

Elevation gain

Not measured

Course type

Not stated

Field size

Unknown

Boston qualifier

Course map

Not yet published

Elevation profile

Not measured

Accessibility & inclusion

Walker-friendly

Stroller-friendly

Dog-friendly

Kids race

Yes

Vibe & community

festive

color

No charity partner listed.

History & past results

Years running

Unknown — claim to add

Recurrence

Annual (assumed)

Past finisher times and year-over-year participation will appear here once the organizer publishes them.

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Common questions

How hard is the NYE Glow Run 5K?

We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

What should I wear?

Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.