2026 Glow and Go (5K)

Glow and Go 5K will take place on Saturday, December 5, 2026 beginning at 6 p.m. along The Woodlands Waterway. The race is produced by The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Department and is a USA Track and Field (USATF) sanctioned event, with awards provided for overall male and female, as well as first, second and third place in both male and female age groups. The chip-timed 5K course winds throughout The Woodlands Waterway, providing a scenic route with a fun and enjoyable atmosphere fostering friendly competition. The 5K race is open to runners of all abilities and recommended for participants ages 10 and older. Runners are encouraged to dress in their best holiday glow attire!

There will not be an Awards Ceremony, but awards will be distributed onsite. A photo area will be available for participants.

Registrationmosphere fostering friendly competition. The 5K race is open to runners of all abilities and recommended for participants ages 10 and older. Runners are encouraged to dress in their best holiday attire and glow! fee of $35 includes finisher medal and participant packet. Please Note: A participant shirt is not included, but can be purchased for an additional $15. There is very limited availability for sizes, and shirts must be purchased by November 7, 2026. If inventory permits, shirts will be available for purchase at Packet Pickup for an additional cost ($20 per t-shirt). There will be no Race Day Registration. STROLLERS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE COURSE PER USATF SANCTION REQUIREMENTS!

Refund Policy 

100 percent of your entry fee will be refunded until November 14, 2026. Refunds will not include Active.com processing fee. Refunds can take up to 3 weeks for processing. Please email the department to request a refund.

Transfer Policy

Entry fees are nontransferable from year to year. Transfers must be completed by the deadline by logging into to your Active website account and selecting "My Events." All transfers must be completed by November 14, 2026. If you need assistance with transfers, please email the department.

Weather Cancellations

We have a "no refund policy" in regards to weather cancellations of any kind as well as changes to the race after registration. Unforeseen changes can occur at any time no matter how finalized anything seems to be. Any changes made to the race are done after careful consideration, usually due to safety concerns that arise after the race has been planned. We do everything we can to create a better, safer, more enjoyable experience for all participants.

Support

For registration questions or issues please reach out to Active Consumer Support. Call: 877-228-4881 ext. 4 or Email: [email protected]