Georgia · 5K
Dashing through the Glow 5K at Lanier Islands
Dashing through the Glow 5K at Lanier Islands is a 5K event held in Buford, Georgia. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, November 8, 2026. About 5,141 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 8, 2026
- Location
- Buford, GA
- Field size
- ~5,141 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, November 8, 2026
- Location
- Buford, Georgia
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 5,141 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Start time
- 6:15 AM EST
About the Dashing through the Glow 5K at Lanier Islands
✨ The Magic is Back --- Join us for Dashing Through the Glow 5k ✨ For nearly 30 years, Georgians and visitors celebrated the beloved Magical Nights of Lights at Lanier Islands Resort. After a five-year hiatus, this cherished tradition came back bigger and brighter in 2025. Be among the first to experience it in a truly unique way: run or walk through Lanier Islands’ Magical Nights of Lights before it opens to the public. Capacity is limited to 1,500 participants at EACH race time, so register e…
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Dashing through the Glow 5K at Lanier Islands: common questions
- When is the Dashing through the Glow 5K at Lanier Islands?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, November 8, 2026.
- Where is the Dashing through the Glow 5K at Lanier Islands held?
- In Buford, Georgia.
- What distances does the Dashing through the Glow 5K at Lanier Islands offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Dashing through the Glow 5K at Lanier Islands?
- About 5,141 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Dashing through the Glow 5K at Lanier Islands?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- What time does the Dashing through the Glow 5K at Lanier Islands start?
- 6:15 AM EST.
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