Race Details

Glow and Go 5K will take place on Saturday, December 2, 2023, along The Woodlands Waterway beginning at 6 p.m. Glow and Go 5K is produced by The Woodlands Township Parks & Recreation Department and a USA Track and Field (USATF) sanctioned event. The chip-timed 5K course will wind throughout the Waterway, providing a scenic route and fun, enjoyable atmosphere fostering friendly competition. The 5K race is open to runners of all abilities and recommended for participants ages 10 and older. Runners are encouraged to dress in their best glow costumes in the spirit of the Holidays!

A post-race party will be available to race participants and their guests offsite, hosted and organized by The Westin at The Woodlands. More details will be posted at a later date. 

Registration Information

Register HERE.  

Capped at 550 participants. Registration fee is $35 and includes finisher medal and participant packet. Participant shirt is available in limited sizes and quantities (Youth Large through Adult 2XL) for $15. Participants must register/purchase the shirt no later than November 10, 2023. Shirts will only be available on race day if inventory permits, and will be $20 if purchasing the day of the race.

There will be no Race Day registration. 

Refund Policy: 100% of your entry fee will be refunded until November 17. Refunds will not include Active.com processing fee. Refunds can take up to 3 weeks for processing. Please email the department to request a refund. 

Participant Information

View Course Map

Bib List will be available at a later date. 

Participant parking will be located in the Gold Lot and Town Center Parking Garage (2005 Lake Robbins Dr.)

Bag Drop will not be available onsite.

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MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT! 

Book your stay at The Westin at The Woodlands, within walking distance of the start and finish line! Discounted rates are available for race participants. View availability and book online today. 

Packet Pickup

Thursday, November 30, 2023 through Friday, December 1, 2023

12 to 6 p.m.

The Woodlands Township Townhall 

2801 Technology Forest Blvd. 

Please enter through the Board Chambers entrance.

PLEASE NOTE: Only participants who have pre-registered and paid for Race Day Packet Pickup will be allowed to pick up their packets Race Day morning. 

Race Results

Race results to be posted no later than 8 a.m. Sunday, December 3.

Awards

Awards will be distributed to participants onsite. Awards will be provided as follows:

• Overall Winner - Male and Female
• Overall Masters Winner - Male and Female (40 years and up)
• Top three Male and Female finishers in the following age categories:
  • 14 years and younger
  • 15-19 years
  • 20-29 years
  • 30-39 years
  • 40-49 years
  • 50-59 years
  • 60-69 years
  • 70 years and up

Additional Questions
Please contact races@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov for additional questions regarding Glow and Go 5K.

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