ATLANTA, Texas -- Atlanta's 5K walk/run Glow Run in October is getting to be one of the area's most popular events. It is, at least, one of the most fun.
This year's 5K Glow Run and Monster Mile Costume contest were quite successful, especially in giving everyone the opportunity to observe everyone else.
One of the reasons the Glow Run is successful is because it is so well-organized. Plenty of officials from law enforcement and volunteers with the Atlanta Area Chamber of Commerce were on hand to make everyone feel informed and safe.
After all, what could go wrong among people wearing colorful lights and running through neighborhoods? Isn't that what everyone wants to do?
Take note of the pictures here and ask yourself if this doesn't seem to be an apparently good time.
And then, make note to participate in next year's event.
It is a time, the chamber's descriptive literature says of the Glow Run, "when we don't sweat, we glow."
The event is sponsored primarily by Flint's Furniture and Appliance. Stop by and tell the business you appreciate their fall season festive opportunity to glow a little bit.
Regional News is written by Neil Abeles for the Texarkana Gazette.
![Eric and Theresa Kirkendall of Shreveport, La., are getting ready to try to keep up with Amanda Dotson of Atlanta, Texas, in her running chair. The three are part of Ainsley’s Angels, a national organization that helps those with special needs participate in endurance events. Staff photo by Neil Abeles]()
Eric and Theresa Kirkendall of Shreveport, La., are getting ready to try to keep up with Amanda Dotson of Atlanta, Texas, in her running chair. The three are part of Ainsley’s Angels, a national organization that helps those with special needs participate in endurance events. Staff photo by Neil Abeles
![Wade Bergt, from left, Liam McKinney and Charles Tyson are dressing alike to stand out among all other runners participating in the Atlanta Chamber’s Glow Run Monster Mile Costume contest. Staff photo by Neil Abeles]()
Wade Bergt, from left, Liam McKinney and Charles Tyson are dressing alike to stand out among all other runners participating in the Atlanta Chamber’s Glow Run Monster Mile Costume contest. Staff photo by Neil Abeles
![While waiting for the Glow Run to start, Kayla Howard and Clay Collins, at right, are warming up the runners with a little bit of Zumba dancing. Staff photo by Neil Abeles]()
While waiting for the Glow Run to start, Kayla Howard and Clay Collins, at right, are warming up the runners with a little bit of Zumba dancing. Staff photo by Neil Abeles
![Perhaps these two will win the best-lighted participants in Glow Run 2021 in Atlanta. Sostenes Sanchez, left, and Gisela Altamirano, are from Texarkana. Staff photo by Neil Abeles]()
Perhaps these two will win the best-lighted participants in Glow Run 2021 in Atlanta. Sostenes Sanchez, left, and Gisela Altamirano, are from Texarkana. Staff photo by Neil Abeles
![Chanlee Long is not only making a grand statement as a princess at Glow Run 2021, she’s also showing her skill at making costumes. She designed and made her outfit. Staff photo by Neil Abeles]()
Chanlee Long is not only making a grand statement as a princess at Glow Run 2021, she’s also showing her skill at making costumes. She designed and made her outfit. Staff photo by Neil Abeles
![The suds and snow maker is getting to be quite an attraction at public events such as the Glow Run in Atlanta, Texas. Here ,Cora Elmore is having fun while her mother Skylar Wood is nearby. Staff photo by Neil Abeles]()
The suds and snow maker is getting to be quite an attraction at public events such as the Glow Run in Atlanta, Texas. Here ,Cora Elmore is having fun while her mother Skylar Wood is nearby. Staff photo by Neil Abeles
![The 5K Run/Walk Glow Run begins Saturday in downtown Atlanta, Texas, sponsored by the Atlanta Area Chamber of Commerce. The spot is the start and finish for the event. Staff photo by Neil Abeles]()
The 5K Run/Walk Glow Run begins Saturday in downtown Atlanta, Texas, sponsored by the Atlanta Area Chamber of Commerce. The spot is the start and finish for the event. Staff photo by Neil Abeles
