Sarasota Christmas Glow Run 5k

Sarasota Christmas Glow Run 5k takes place in Sarasota, Florida, on December 12, 2026. The single format is a 5K run and walk (3.1 miles), professionally timed, run in the evening on a lakeside course. Registration includes glow gear, so participants light up as they move, and a snow shower waits at the finish line.

Running in the dark changes the experience more than most people expect. Pacing by feel becomes harder without familiar landmarks, so start conservatively and let the second half be the quicker one. Anyone racing this should get in a few evening runs beforehand to get used to the light, and it is worth checking that shoes and clothing are comfortable with the glow items attached. For walkers and families, the lit-up course and the festive atmosphere are the point, and there is no need to worry about the clock at all.