2026 National Night Out Glow Run 5K

Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT

Location: Homer, NY; West Homer Road, 13077
Featured distance: 5K
Type: RUN

At a glance

Light up the night with the Homer Police Department at this fun 5K Glow Run, celebrating community during National Night Out.

Fun
Quirky
Festive

Great for: casual, fun-first runners

Join the Homer Police Department for the National Night Out Glow Run 5K, an evening event designed for community connection and fun. As dusk settles, runners are encouraged to embrace the glow theme with sticks and bright accessories, adding an extra layer of enjoyment to the experience. The 5K course begins at the Village Green, winds through local neighborhoods and Durkee Park, and finishes back at the green. It's a wonderful opportunity to engage with the community and enjoy a unique evening run.

What to expect

Embrace the glow theme as you run near dusk, with glow sticks encouraged for extra fun.
Navigate a 5K course starting at Village Green, passing through neighborhoods and Durkee Park.
A race shirt is included if you register by the July 14th deadline.

Standout details

National Night Out partnership
Evening Glow Run theme
Race shirt included (register by July 14)
Course through neighborhoods and Durkee Park

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The course

From the organizer

We're teaming up with the Homer Police Department for National Night Out 2026 to bring a fun Glow Run to you! Even though it won't be pitch black, we'll be near dusk and encourage glow sticks to make the run extra fun!

LAST DAY TO REGISTER AND RECEIVE THE RACE SHIRT: Tuesday, July 14th at midnight.

LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR THE RACE: Monday, August 3rd at 12:00pm noon.

RACE START TIME: 7:00PM

CHECK IN TIME: 6:00 PM (check in will close 15 minutes before the run starts)

LOCATION: Village Green, Homer, NY

PARKING: Street Parking is available

COURSE: The run will start at the Homer Village Green and go up to Durkee Park and through a few neighborhoods before ending back at Village Green.

There will be day of registration this year. Cash Only!

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