Glow in the Garden 5k

Come glow with us! Flat and scenic course along the Rock River Recreation Path and Nicholas Conservatory/Sinnissippi Gardens. Wear anything that glows! Black lights and other fun glow surprises throughout the course. 5k registration includes T-shirt, beverage ticket, and admission ticket to Nicholas Conservatory. (UPDATE: We have run out of some shirt sizes. Some "vintage" Ts from previous years will be available while supplies last!) Registration Periods: Early Bird ($30): Now through August 17 Regular Rate, online ($35): August 18 through September 18 (10 am) Regular Rate, in-person registration-only ($35): September 18, 11:30 am - 5:30 pm (at Nicholas Conservatory) Day-of Registration: September 19, 6-7 pm (at 5k start time) Packet Pick-Up: THURSDAY, September 18 11:30am - 5:30pm Nicholas Conservatory 1354 N 2nd Street, Rockford, IL (pick-up will also be available Friday 6-7:15 pm at the race start) Day-Of Registration: Friday, September 19 (Friday) is at the glowing arch/start line (on the rec path, just south of the Nicholas Conservatory) starting at 6pm. Day-of registration is $40. (Cash or card) Location & Parking: Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens 1354 N 2nd Street, Rockford, IL Allow ample time for parking! Parking is available in both Nicholas Conservatory lots. Overflow parking is also available at the YMCA to the south. Additional overflow parking is available at the Symbol parking lot north of the Conservatory (accessible through the Southbound lane of North 2nd Street). Course: Starting just south of Nicholas Conservatory, the course runs north along the Rock River Recreation Path, into Loves Park (up Illinois St., left on Snow Ave., left on Arlington, left on Ransom), then right turn back south to the Nicholas Conservatory. Lots of glowing fun along the way! (Most areas will be light enough to see, but if you feel uncertain, bring a flashlight or headlamp.) Time & Start: 5k starts at 7:30 pm just south of Nicholas Conservatory - Look