Glow Run at Memorial Park

About the Event

The Glow Run at Memorial Park will take place on Friday, 29 May 2026 at 8:45 PM CDT at Memorial Park, Northeast Martin Luther King Junior Parkway, Bentonville, AR. This is Run Bentonville's ONLY nighttime race—a 2-mile glow-in-the-dark party suitable for the whole family. The event begins and ends outside the Melvin Ford Aquatic Center at Memorial Park.

Event Detail	Information	Notes
Distance	2 Miles	Timed run
Start Time	8:45 PM CDT	Nighttime only event
Location	Memorial Park, Bentonville, AR	Start/finish outside Melvin Ford Aquatic Center

Event Rules and Logistics:

— No Dogs on Course: For safety reasons, dogs are not allowed on the race course.
— Timing Chip: Your timing chip is attached directly to your race bib. Do not remove the chip from the bib. The bib must be affixed to the front of your outermost layer using the provided safety pins and remain visible throughout the race.
— Packet Pickup: Location is McLarty Daniel Buick GMC (2517 SE Best Lane). Available Thursday, 28 May from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM, and Friday, 29 May from 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
— Shirt Guarantee: Register by 30 April 2026 to guarantee your shirt.
— Race Day Arrival: Please allow sufficient time to park at Memorial Park and reach the starting area outside the Melvin Ford Aquatic Center. The race begins promptly at 8:45 PM.

Experience and Atmosphere:

— Neon and Glow Theme: Participants are encouraged to adorn themselves in as much neon and anything that glows for a vibrant nighttime party atmosphere.
— Volunteer Opportunities: Course marshals, timing chip assistants, and finisher medal distributors are needed. Sign-up is available through the event contact.
— Sponsors: The event is supported by McLarty Daniel Buick GMC, Mulkey Law Firm, Junk Headbands, Whataburger, and Niagara Bottling.
— Awards: Recognition for top finishers will be displayed on race day.
— Family-Friendly: The 2-mile distance is designed to be fun for participants of all ages within a safe, well-marked park setting.

The Glow Run at Memorial Park combines the excitement of a nighttime race with the community spirit of Bentonville. Whether you are a seasoned runner or looking for a memorable family activity under the lights, this 2-mile glowing party promises a unique and energetic experience.

Races Offered

2 Mile

May 29, 2026

straighten

Distance — 2mi

terrain

Type — Running

timer

20:45

sell

$39.09

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Bentonville.

thermostat Temperature

14.4° / 24.6°

wb_sunny Feels like

13.3° / 24.0°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 38m

water_drop Avg rainfall

4.3 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.9 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

High (6.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

76.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:09

nightlight Sunset

20:16

About Bentonville

Learn more about the host city, Bentonville.

Bentonville is a city of 51,000 people (2018) in the Northwest region of Arkansas. Widely known as the home to the corporate headquarters of retail giant Walmart, the city was noted by Travel + Leisure magazine as one of the "Hottest Travel Destinations of 2012".