Get ready to light up the night at the Glow Up 5K presented by Ballad Health!
Join us on Saturday, August 30th at 7:30 PM for a high-energy evening run (or walk!) that’s all about fun, friends, and glowing neon vibes. Whether you’re chasing a PR or just here for the party, throw on your brightest attire, gather your crew, and let’s make the streets shine. It’s not just a race, it’s a glow-up experience you won’t want to miss!
GlowUp! 5k
What You Get
✨ Official Glow Up 5K T-shirt
🏅 Finisher’s Medal (yes, it glows!)
🎉 Epic party vibes at the start and finish line
🕺 DJ-spun beats to keep you moving
💡 Glow gear to help you shine bright
📸 Instagram-worthy photo ops with your crew
👟 A fun, flat-ish course perfect for all ages and paces
Race Address
The Wellness Center (lower parking area) 200 Med Tech Pkwy, Johnson City, TN 37604
Race Start Time
7:30 p.m.
Packet Pickup
Date: Saturday, August 30, 2025
Time: 6: 00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
Location: Outside The Wellness Center
The Wellness Center (lower parking area) 200 Med Tech Pkwy, Johnson City, TN 37604
Registration
⚡ Shine On Registration (Regular Pricing) August 4-29, 2025
Keep the glow going! Register during our Shine On period to secure your spot and all the swag. – $25
🎇 Glow & Go (Race Day / Packet Pickup Registration) August 30, 2025
Last-minute but still lit! Sign up during Glow & Go at packet pickup—just in time to join the party. – $30
🌟 Shirts Are Lit (But Limited): Pre-register by August 18 to lock in your glow gear!
Awards
Top 3 overall male & female, Top male & female grandmasters, Top male & female masters
Age groups (9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & older)
Best Glow Costume (see categories below)
Finisher’s Medals
🔥 Glow Costume Contest Categories:
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Brightest Blazer – For the person who absolutely glows the most head to toe
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Neon Dream Team – Best dressed group or squad in coordinated glow gear
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Little Luminary – Best-dressed kiddo (12 & under)
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Glow-Up Throwback – Best retro neon look (hello, ‘80s!)
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Best Use of Glow Accessories – For the person who goes all-in on glow sticks, paint, glasses, etc.
Glow Big or Glow Home!
We’ll have some glowing goodies for you at the race, but we highly encourage you to bring your own glow gear too—necklaces, face paint, light-up shoes, whatever makes you shine! The brighter, the better. Come dressed to impress, light up the night, and let’s make this the most radiant 5K around!
Our Why
We’re hosting the Glow Up 5K to shine a light on hope, healing, and resilience. Held in honor of National Recovery Month and International Overdose Awareness Day, this event is a time to come together as a community — to remember those we’ve lost, support those still struggling, and celebrate those living in recovery.
Our region has been deeply impacted by substance use and addiction but has also shown incredible strength — through individuals choosing recovery, families offering support, and organizations working together to create solutions.
This 5K is more than just a run — it’s a statement. That recovery is real. That every life matters. And that our community is stronger when we walk, run, and heal together.
Want to be part of the glow without breaking a sweat?
We’re looking for about 30 energetic, fun-loving volunteers to help bring the Glow Up 5K to life! From cheering on runners to handing out glow gear and keeping the party going, our volunteers are the heartbeat of the event. Grab a friend (or two), sign up for a shift, and help us light up the night, bonus points if you wear neon!
SPONSORS
