Fri, Nov 27, 2026

Owosso Glow 5K Run/Walk

Owosso, MI

Registration openAnnual since at least 2020

Entry is $40 now and rises to $45 after Nov 18, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Owosso Glow 5K Run/Walk

This is an evening race through downtown Owosso, run under glow lights as part of a larger holiday celebration. The course winds through the city streets, and the timing of it means you finish just as the night kicks into gear, with a parade and a Christmas tree lighting happening right after.

Packet pickup is at the Armory on the day of the race, wrapping up just before the start. Afterward, horse and carriage rides run through downtown, and local shops stay open to welcome runners.

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Owosso Glow 5K Run/Walk 2025 Results

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K Results · 2025

127finishers

17:41winner

33:03median

1:00:55cutoff

Top 3: Leonidas Erfourth (17:41) · Spencer Sobak (17:44) · Jesse Dodge (18:10)

The Owosso Glow 5K Run/Walk 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.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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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 Nov 12, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles11/27/2026 17:30$40

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Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.

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Common Questions About the Owosso Glow 5K Run/Walk

Will I finish last at the Owosso Glow 5K Run/Walk?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 33:03, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:00:55, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Owosso Glow 5K Run/Walk a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (127 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 Owosso Glow 5K Run/Walk?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 17:41 while the median finisher took 33:03. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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