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Nutcracker 5k Glow Run

Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT

Location
Williamsburg, VA
2054 Jamestown Rd., 23185
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Light up the night at this glow-themed 5K, featuring a pre and post-race party, a night market, and supporting SI Dance's Nutcracker production.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • Festive
  • For a Cause

Great for

  • For a Cause
  • Walkers Welcome

Join the Nutcracker 5K Glow Run for an evening of vibrant fun and community support in Williamsburg. This USATF certified 5K course welcomes both runners and walkers to light up the night. Enjoy a pre and post-race glow party with a DJ, a Neon Night Market, and complimentary refreshments. Proceeds from this 'Healthy Heart! Healthy Mind!' race benefit SI Dance's production of The Nutcracker, making your participation a meaningful contribution to local arts.

What to expect

  • A USATF certified 5K course starting and finishing at Billsburg Brewery.
  • Enjoy a pre and post-race glow party with a DJ, plus a Neon Night Market.
  • Receive glow accessories, post-race snacks, and a complimentary drink.

Standout details

  • Ultimate Glow Party
  • USATF certified 5K course
  • Benefits SI Dance's Nutcracker
  • Custom race shirt and finisher medal

Perks & features

  • Food & Drink
  • Medal
  • Shirt

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Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 1 Miles

    Sat, Jul 11, 8:00 PM EDT · From $16.90

    Opens Mar 26, 2026, 8:25 AM EDT · Closes Jul 11, 2026, 4:15 PM EDT

  • 5K

    Sat, Jul 11, 8:00 PM EDT · From $38.10

    Opens Mar 26, 2026, 8:19 AM EDT · Closes Jul 11, 2026, 4:15 PM EDT

  • 5K

    Sat, Jul 11, 8:00 PM EDT · From $38.10

    Opens Mar 26, 2026, 8:19 AM EDT · Closes Jul 11, 2026, 4:15 PM EDT

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

warm-day exposure

  • Rolling area
  • Warm season

The course

  • Rolling
  • Walkers welcome
From the organizer

Join us for the ultimate Glow Party before and after this 5k.  This is a Healthy Heart! Healthy Mind! Race.

The Nutcracker 5K Glow Run is an entire evening of FUNdraising hosted by Billsburg Brewery and the proceeds will go to SI Dance's production of The Nutcracker. Runners and Walkers will start and finish just outside the Billsburg Brewery picnic area.

This is a USATF certified 5K course VA20012RT.  Awards go to the Top Three males and females overall and the top three male and females in age groups 10 and under, 11-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-74, 75 and over.  Top three male and female competitive walkers.

The first 250 registered 5K runners and walkers receive a custom race shirt and a beautiful custom die-cast finisher medal.  All participants will receive glow accessories, water and post race snacks, entertainment and admission to the pre & post race GLOW PARTY with a Williamsburg Favorite: DJ Bean Duncan and a complimentary Billsburg beer, slushy or handcrafted cocktail ( for those of legal drinking age).  We will also have a special Neon Night Market until 7pm. Wear your best Neon & Bright colored gear and come light up the night with us this summer!

Proceeds benefit Si Dance Studio. Packet Pickup directly before race, starting at 6pm in the Pavilion.

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