Sat, Sep 12, 2026

Be the Light - Glow in the Dark 5K

Holland, MI

Registration openAnnual since at least 2020

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Aug 16, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Be the Light - Glow in the Dark 5K

The course runs through Moran Park, a glow-in-the-dark evening race tied to mental health awareness and the work of a local nonprofit counseling agency. The format is a single out-and-back or loop through the park at dusk, so the glow elements are actually visible rather than decorative. The crowd skews toward people connected to the cause.

Packet pickup runs the evening before at the Beacon of Hope office, with a backup option available at the park before the start. The start and finish are both at Moran Park, and a nearby church provides restrooms and weather shelter on race day.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2024 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2024 results

153finishers

22:21winner

37:33median

1:00:07cutoff

Top 3: Derek Troxell (22:21) · Filippo Trettenero (22:44) · Shawn Abrams (22:58)

The Be the Light - Glow in the Dark 5K has been held every year since at least 2020. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles9/12/2026 19:30$35

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Common Questions About the Be the Light - Glow in the Dark 5K

Will I finish last at the Be the Light - Glow in the Dark 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 37:33, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:00:07, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Be the Light - Glow in the Dark 5K a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (153 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Be the Light - Glow in the Dark 5K?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 22:21 while the median finisher took 37:33. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.