Glow Run 2025
24 October 2025 @ 18:00 - 20:00
£7.50 – £10
Run, hop, wheel or walk 3km in the dark!
Back for 2025, our Glow Run is for all ages and abilities.
Come dressed in your favourite fancy dress or neon accessories, bring a torch, and help us light up Odd Down Sports Ground for Royal United Hospitals Bath.
What you can expect on the night
The Glow Run is a 2 lap course around the enclosed cycle track, with lights to guide you along the way. Whether you’re a regular Parkrunner, looking for ways to get the family more active, or you just want to do something different to support your hospital, the Glow Run is for everyone.
With a group warm up, face painting, refreshments and more to take part in on the night, we promise to put the ‘fun’ into fundraising!
Get your tickets today
How much does it cost to enter?
• Age 0-2 go free
• Child ticket (3-16)* £7.50
• Adult ticket (17 and over) £10
• 25% off adult tickets for NHS staff
• Carers go free
*Children under the age of 11 must be accompanied by a paying adult or carer on the 3km route
What you’ll get for taking part:
• Welcome pack
• A finisher’s medal
• A big warm glowing feeling of knowing you have helped your local hospitals!
FAQs
How much do I need to raise?
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Please try and raise as much as you can to support Royal United Hospitals Bath. We ask that you aim to raise £50 per person (or that families aim to raise £50 per child taking part).
• £50 could fund creative sessions on the Children’s Ward
• £100 could fund live music on a ward
• £150 could fund sensory toolkits for patients with learning disabilities
Who can take part in the Glow Run?
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The Glow Run is suitable for anyone! Younger children (under 11) must be accompanied by a paying adult or carer around the 3km course. Children aged 11 and older can take part by themselves, but must be supervised by a responsible adult when not on the track.
Please ensure everyone in your group who wishes to take part in the 3km fun run is registered.
What should I bring?
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This is an outdoor event so please make sure you dress for the weather and wear suitable footwear. Fancy dress and neon outfits are encouraged!
Essential items:
• Warm jumper
• Waterproof coat
• Water bottle
• Torch (head torch or hand held)
• Appropriate footwear
Glow sticks, light up accessories and neon face paint will be available to purchase on the night.
Is it a race?
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The Glow Run is a family-friendly sponsored fun run event and is not timed. Everyone who takes part will receive a medal!
Is the route accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs?
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The Glow Run takes place on the tarmacked cycle track at Odd Down Sports Ground, making it a smooth and even path suitable for wheelchairs, pushchairs and buggies. There are accessible toilets located inside the sports centre.
Please get in touch if you have any questions about additional needs.
Can I ride my bike or scooter?
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Bikes and scooters are unfortunately not allowed. This is to keep everyone safe as the event takes place after dark with reduced visibility.
Can I bring my dog?
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Dogs are welcome on the day to spectate with cheerers but sadly cannot participate in the run on the cycle track due to site rules.
Other information
Travelling to the event
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There is limited free parking at the event, including 8 disabled parking spaces. Please avoid parking in the residential areas so as not to disturb local residents and do not block residents’ driveways.
We encourage everyone to use public transport where possible. There is a bus stop located on Bloomfield Road where the number 4 bus from Weston/Bath City Centre or Odd Down Park & Ride stops regularly. We recommend using the First Bus App for up to date bus timetables.
Event timings
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Exact timings will be published soon.
Terms and Conditions
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Please read the Terms and Conditions here.