Glow Big O 5k Run/Walk
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 7:30 PM CDT
- Location
- Oxford, AL
- 954 Leon Smith Pkwy, 36203
- Featured distance
- 3.1 Miles
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Light up the night at this fun, glow-themed 5k run/walk in Oxford, supporting Oxford High School Track & Field.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Competitive
- Quirky
- Festive
Fun
Scenic
Competitive
Quirky
FestiveWho it's for
- For a Cause
- School & Youth Teams
For a Cause
School & Youth TeamsGreat for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge
Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing
Join the Glow Big O 5k Run/Walk in Oxford, AL, for an evening of illuminated fun. This measured and timed 5k welcomes all paces, whether you prefer to walk, run, dance, or skip. Embrace the cooler evening temperatures at beautiful Choccolocco Park. The event serves as a fundraiser for Oxford High School Track & Field, inviting everyone to participate and support a great cause. Wear your brightest attire and prepare to glow.
What to expect
- Experience a measured and timed 5k course in the evening.
- Walk, run, dance, or skip your way through the event.
- Receive a glow necklace and a race shirt if you register by April 1st.
Standout details
- Glow-themed evening 5k
- Fundraiser for Oxford High School Track & Field
- Glow necklace for every participant
- Medals for top finishers
Perks & features
- Shirt
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The course
- Hilly
- Timed race
Vibe Check
Steady Effort
Steady Effort5K distance, mountainous area, typically mild weather
Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.
From the organizer
Ready, Set, Glow! Our race will be a measured and timed 5k, but we don't care if you walk, run, dance, or skip your way through. This event is a fundraiser for Oxford High School Track & Field, and everyone is welcome to join in the fun.
Wear your bright or light-colored clothing and enjoy the cooler temps of an evening run at beautiful Choccolocco Park.
And remember, anything glows!! We will have a glow necklace for each participant, as well as medals for the top finishers! Register by April 1st to guarantee a race shirt!
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