Race Details
Glow and Go 5K, presented by Tachus Fiber Internet, will take place on Saturday, December 6, 2025, along The Woodlands Waterway beginning at 6 p.m. Glow and Go 5K is produced by The Woodlands Township Parks & Recreation Department and a USA Track and Field (USATF) sanctioned event. The chip-timed 5K course will wind throughout the Waterway, providing a scenic route and fun, 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 glow costumes in the spirit of the Holidays!
Registration Information
Capped at 600 participants. Registration fee is $35 and includes finisher medal and participant packet. Participant shirt is available in limited sizes and quantities (Youth Large through Adult 2XL) for $15. Participants must register/purchase the shirt no later than November 14, 2025. Shirts will only be available to purchase at Packet Pickup and on Race Day if inventory permits, and will be $20.
There will be no Race Day registration.
Refund Policy: 100% of your entry fee will be refunded until November 14, 2024. 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.
Participant Information
Course Map will be available at a later date.
Bib List will be available at a later date.
Participant parking is available at the Town Center Parking Garage and Gold Lot (located at 2005 Lake Robbins Drive). Participants can access the Waterway and start/finish line area from the pathway on the south side of the parking garage. Additional parking is available in the green, orange, yellow, blue and white lots at 2002 Timberloch Place. There is no fee for parking.
Bag Drop will not be available onsite.
MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT!
Book your stay at The Westin at The Woodlands, within walking distance of the start and finish line! Discounted rates are available for race participants.
Packet Pickup
Thursday, December 4, 2025 through Friday, December 5, 2025
12 to 6 p.m.
The Woodlands Township Townhall
2801 Technology Forest Blvd.
Please follow signage and enter through the Board Chamber entrance.
PLEASE NOTE: Only participants who have pre-registered and paid for Race Day Packet Pickup will be allowed to pick up their packets Race Day.
Race Results & Photos
Race results to be posted no later than 8 a.m. Sunday, December 7.
View your race photos online at www.raceshots.net. All photos will be available for quick, easy online purchase no later than 2-3 days after the event. Please direct all questions to orders@raceshots.net.
Awards
Awards will be distributed to participants onsite. Awards will be provided as follows:
- Overall Winner - Male and Female
- Overall Masters Winner - Male and Female (40 years and up)
- Top three Male and Female finishers in the following age categories:
- 14 years and younger
- 15-19 years
- 20-29 years
- 30-39 years
- 40-49 years
- 50-59 years
- 60-69 years
- 70 years and up
Please note there will not be an Awards Ceremony. Awards can be picked up from The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation tent onsite. A photo area will be available for participants.
Race Day Updates
Participants are highly encouraged to sign up for text alerts by texting GLOWANDGO25 to 877-949-3956. Any day of updates, delays or other important information will also be posted to this page and the Parks and Recreation Facebook Page.
