Christmas Glow Run

Christmas Glow Run lights up Fort Myers, Florida, on December 5, 2026. The event is a single Christmas Glow Run 5k (3.1 miles) with a 6:30 p.m. start, so you will be running after dark, which is the whole point of a glow run. Elevation gain is not listed for the course.

An evening 5K changes a few things compared with a morning race. You have the whole day to eat and hydrate, but you also need to plan a lighter meal two to three hours before the start and avoid arriving with tired legs from a busy Saturday. Southwest Florida evenings in December are usually comfortable, which makes this a pleasant option whether you are running your first 5K or looking for a relaxed festive outing. Wear something that catches the light, expect a crowd more interested in fun than in splits, and if you do want a time, get to the front of the start and warm up beforehand, because the first half mile of a themed run can be congested.