✨ The Magic is Back --- Join us for Dashing Through the Glow 5k ✨
For nearly 30 years, Georgians and visitors celebrated the beloved Magical Nights of Lights at Lanier Islands Resort.
Be among the first to experience it in a truly unique way: run or walk through Lanier Islands’ Magical Nights of Lights before it opens to the public. For one unforgettable evening (or morning!), you'll run or walk through the park before the display opens to the public. Last year's race sold out in record time, so we've created an additional race for all the early birds who like to get the worm.
Capacity is limited to 1,500 participants at EACH race time, so register early to secure your spot!
Start Times: 6:15 AM (MORNING - right before sunrise) -or- 5:45 PM (EVENING - right at dusk)
Experience Includes:
**Participants can also add a Keepsake Ornament during registration to commemorate their 2026 event! **
Start your holiday season with us and make it a night to remember!
Nov 15, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
06:15
$40.00
Nov 15, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
17:45
$42.00
Nov 15, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
17:45
$40.00
Nov 15, 2026
Distance — Vendor
Type — Running
17:45
$150.00
Nov 15, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
17:45
$40.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Buford.
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Buford is a city of 16,000 people (2019) in Metro Atlanta.
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Official finishing times from previous editions of Dashing through the Glow 5K at Lanier Islands.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Cedric Cobb | — | |
| 🥈 | Martha Hathaway | — | |
| 🥉 | Hilary Evans | — | |
| 4 | Ada Cobb | — | |
| 5 | Ann Holzinger | — |
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