On your mark. Get set. Glow! Research Park 5K run benefits Downtown Rescue Mission

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February 5, 2024

HUNTSVILLE — Take hundreds of runners, add some starlight with a little neon and you’ve got one of the most unique road-racing events anywhere.

And, it’s coming next month to Huntsville’s Cummings Research Park.

The Glow Run 5K, a benefit for the Downtown Rescue Mission, steps off 7 p.m. March 2 at AdTran’s east tower.

Activities start at 6 p.m. and will be held before, during and after the race along a starlight and neon street course. According to a news release, the event will feature:

Zumba Warm-Up
Laser Light Show
Food Trucks
DJ Dance Party
Photo Area
Face painting
Vendor giveaways
Live music

This will be a timed, certified race course with awards. For information, visit www.drmglowrun.org.

For questions about registration, sponsorships or volunteering, contact Jenn Maturano at
256-713-4343 or [email protected].

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