September Evening Runs

Written by
Taylor Danser
Right about now, you're probably wishing for some cooler weather to run in. Look no further. Mark your calendar now for these night races in September, which are sure to be both cooler and fun. (If one of these isn't near you, search for a race in your area at active.com/running.)
The Color Run Night Baltimore
Sept. 5, 2015, in Baltimore
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"The Happiest 5K On the Planet" stays up late with glowing T-shirts, black light headlamps, glow sticks and glow color packets. The color zones glow in this event alongside illuminating bubble stations and surprise course attractions. A glowing dance party follows the race.
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Gleaux Run for the Cure
Sept. 11, 2015, in Mandeville, La.
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This 5K race is put on by the Northshore community to raise funds and support for the American Cancer Society. The theme encourages participants to get creative by incorporating lights and other glowing objects into their running gear.
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Special Olympics Sunset 5K
Sept. 18, 2015, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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This race, which is a fundraiser for Cedar Rapids Special Olympics athletes, is cross country style, so runners will find a mix of gravel, dirt and roads. Enjoy the scenery as the path leads you into the sunset and along the Cedar River. End the night at the sunset send-off, a post-race celebration with food, drinks and entertainment.
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Fun Glow 5K
Sept. 19, 2015, in Davie, Fla.
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The Fun Glow 5K is the ultimate experience of night glow, electronic dance music and fun. There will be 3.1 miles of black light, reactive powder, paint, foam and free giveaways.
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Glow in the Night
Sept. 19, 2015, in Crown Point, Ind.
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Runners will get completely covered in glow powder while walking or running the three-mile, family-friendly course under the glow of black lights. The course will have designated glow zones lit by black lights, where "glow-ologists" will bombard participants in order to cover them in color. All of the colors are 100-percent natural and are safe to digest (though eating the color is not recommended).
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FT Cares Light the Torch 5K Night Run/Walk
Sept. 25, 2915, in Wheaton, Ill.
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Presented in partnership by Wheaton Park District and the FT Cares Foundation, the FT Cares Light the Torch 5K Night Run/Walk is a unique race event through downtown Wheaton after sunset. Participants will receive glow giveaways, race through luminary lanes, and end with a street fest featuring DJ and food vendors. This is a timed race and runner bibs are chipped.
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Blue Cure 5K Night Run
Sept. 26, 2015, in Houston
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The Blue Cure Night Run 5K will shine light on the rise of cancer in young men and the ability of individuals to lower their cancer risk by healthy eating and living. The run is to help raise money for cancer prevention awareness and youth programs.
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Light the Night Glow Run 5K for Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa
Sept. 26, 2015, in Amite, La.
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This 5K is part of the seventh annual Tangi and St. Helena Night Out Against Crime event, and will have glow-in-the-dark paint, bracelets and more. Dress to impress in your best glow-in-the-dark attire for the best-dressed competition. All proceeds benefit Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa's Community Crime Prevention programs.
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