Dashing Thru The Glow

Dashing Thru The Glow Race Information

<p><span style="color:rgb( 253 , 6 , 64 )"><b><br />WHAT:</b></span><br />&#34;AvanceCare&#34; Dashing Thru The Glow</p> <p>Downtown Wilmington and It&#39;s Go Time welcome you to the AvanceCare Dashing Thru The Glow 5K. Join us as we bring together the Christmas spirit, family fun, and entertainment. Experience the beautiful views of the Cape Fear River.</p> <p>Run or walk through the holiday lights in downtown Wilmington, take pictures next to the Christmas Tree, and meet Santa himself! The elves will be at the finish line passing out Finisher Medals to all the good little boys and girls who finish the 5K and 1 Mile. To make this event even better, everyone receives a light up holiday beanie.<br /><br /><b>*Parts of the course are a little dark, we encourage you to bring a headlamp.<br /><br /><br /></b><b><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"><br /><span style="color:rgb( 253 , 6 , 64 )">BEST DRESSED COSTUME CONTEST! </span><br /></span></b>Deck your halls to the max and enter the Best Dressed Runner Costume Contest!<br /><br />Pull out your most festive tinsel, garland, twinkle lights and beyond to show us what it means to Holiday-Slay All Day! Don&#39;t be a Grinch, come on out and show us all what you&#39;ve got (hope it&#39;s not coal!)</p> <p><br /><b><br /><span style="color:rgb( 253 , 6 , 64 )">DATE:</span></b><br />Saturday, December 13, 2025</p> <p><b><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb( 253 , 6 , 64 )">START/FINISH LINE LOCATION:</span></b><br /><span style="background-color:rgb( 251 , 238 , 184 )"><strong>*NEW LOCATION</strong></span><br />Live Oak Bank Pavilion<br />10 Cowan Street<br />Wilmington, NC 28401</p> <p><b><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb( 253 , 6 , 64 )">DISTANCES OFFERED:</span></b><br />5K - this event is timed<br />1 Mile - this event is NOT timed<br />*You can walk or run either race.<br />*Parts of the course are a little dark, we encourage you to bring a headlamp.</p> <p><b><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb( 253 , 6 , 64 )">CHECK OUT THE SWAG  </span><br /></b>- Race Shirt (while supplies last)<br />- Finisher Medal<br />- Holiday Hat <br />- Cookies<br />- Glow Necklace<br />- Free Pictures with Santa<br />- Experience downtown Wilmington&#39;s holiday light displays</p> <p><b><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb( 253 , 6 , 64 )">HOW TO REGISTER:</span></b><br /><b>Register Before the Race:</b> Click on the SIGN UP button in the upper right corner<br /><b>Register At Pre-Race Packet Pickup or On Race Day:</b>  To register at packet pickup or at the race, we will provide a QR code for you to register on your phone.  You can also register online from your phone or device up until the race starts.</p> <p><b><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb( 253 , 6 , 64 )">PARKING:</span></b><br />Any legal available parking spot in downtown Wilmington.</p> <p><b><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb( 253 , 6 , 64 )">PACKET PICKUP &amp; RACE SCHEDULE:</span></b><br />Click <a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/WilmingtonDashingThruTheGlow/Page-3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">HERE</a> for the full schedule of events</p> <p><b><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb( 253 , 6 , 64 )">HOW YOUR REGISTRATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE:</span></b><br />AvanceCare Dashing Thru The Glow is raising funds for the Coastal Horizons Open House Youth Shelter and Toys for Tots.<br /><br />The Open House Youth Shelter is committed to improving the safety and well-being of displaced abused, neglected and vulnerable youth.  Children and adolescents ages 6-18 who are in need of a safe place to stay can receive shelter in the 24-hour, 9-bed facility. Open House does more than just meet youths&#39; basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter. Personal growth is encouraged through counseling services, vocational/educational opportunities, life skill building, and recreational activities. All confidential services are provided at no cost to youth and their families, and continue for a period of three months after discharge, to maximize the success of the family reunification plan.</p> <p> </p>