2025 Glow 5K Trail Run & Kids 1-Miler
Friday, October 24, 2025
Cub Adventure Camp & Camp T. Brady Saunders | OPEN TO EVERYONE!
The Brightest Night of the Year Is Back!
Get ready for an electrifying fall adventure at the Glow Trail Run 5K & Kids 1-Miler, where the trails glow, the energy’s high, and the memories are unforgettable! Bring the whole family, your running crew, or just come for the s’mores. You don’t need to be a Scout to experience the magic… you just need the brightest headlamp you own, and your favorite pair of running / walking shoes!
Help Us Light the Trail! We’re assembling the planning committee for the 2025 race, and we’d love your help! Whether you’re a seasoned race organizer, a detail-oriented planner, or just love the energy of community events, there’s a place for you on our team. From logistics and sponsorships to promotions and glow gear, it takes a crew to make the magic happen, and that crew could include you! Interested in getting involved? Please email rebekah.nyalko@scouting.org or heather.dunton@scouting.org.
Schedule of Events
Participants may register to camp overnight Saturday for $5 per camper. Please see our Cub Adventure Camp Map – 5K and 1 Miler PDF for campsite details (in red). You can easily include your night with us when you register for the race – simply add the number of “5K Campers” (5 and under are FREE) to your order!
EVENT SCHEDULE
4:00–6:00 PM – Campsite set-up (all vehicles must be parked by 6:00 PM)
5:00–7:00 PM – Check-in, packet pick-up, walk-up registration
6:30 PM – Kids 1-Miler kicks off from the Handicraft Lodge at Cub Adventure Camp
6:30–7:00 PM – Walk to T. Brady Saunders for Campfire, Dinner & 5K Start / Finish
6:50 PM – Nightfall – Headlamps ON!
7:15 PM – 5K Glow Trail Race START
8:20–10:30 PM – Campfire program + awards
10:30 PM – Last walk back to Cub Adventure Camp
11:00 PM – Lights out for campers
Saturday: 7:00–8:30 AM – Campers pack up and head out
Registrant Details
5K Participants: $30
1-Miler Participants: $20 (parents run FREE)
Extra Race Shirt: $20
Overnight Camper: $5 per person (kids 5 and under FREE)
DINNER & TRADING POST
Dinner: each campfire dinner, hot off the grill, includes a hot dog (kosher), drink, chips, and cookie. Dinner can be purchased for $4 per person.
Trading Post: fun glow swag can be purchased at the Trading Post.
We accept cash and credit.
Race Resources
Would you like to sponsor our 5K Trail Run and Kids 1-Miler? We would love your support! There are many sponsorship opportunities available! Race sponsors are marketed in all race communications, including our website and social media, and your sponsorship will be celebrated numerous times at our race. Sponsors are also encouraged to provide materials to be included in our official race swag bags. Thank you for your consideration.
| Sponsorship | Level of Support | Available | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presenting Race Sponsor | $5,000 | 1 | |
| Associate Race Sponsor | $2,500 | 1 | |
| Race T-Shirts and Patches | $2,500 | 1 | |
| Kids 1-Miler Race Sponsor | $1,000 | 1 | |
| Medals & Awards Sponsor | $1,000 | 1 | |
| General Race Sponsors | $500 | 10 | |
| Campfire Program Sponsors | $250 | 10 | |
| Door Prizes | — | — |
Are you interested in sponsoring this event?
We would love to hear from you. Please use the form below to request more information.
Kids 1-Miler Route
Route map for HOVC Kids 1-Miler by Rebekah Nyalko on plotaroute.com
5K Trail Race Route
Route map for HOVC 5K Trail Run by Rebekah Nyalko on plotaroute.com
This information will be included in your race packet.
Thank you for joining us at Cub Adventure Camp! We want to make sure you have the best overnight camping experience possible. Please make sure you set up your campsite in your designated area.
Please Bring
Tent(s) Sleeping bag(s) Toiletries (including tp)
Lantern(s) and/or headlamp(s)
Please Note
Friday, 11:00pm: Lights out for campers.
Saturday, 7:00am – 8:30am: Campers pack up and depart.
- Cars must remain in the parking lot area until 7:00am. Our camp-wide speed limit is 5mph. Please stay to the right around our Cub Adventure Camp circle.
- No flames inside of tents. No liquid fuel is permitted; however, propane lanterns and appliances may be used by adults only outside of tents or sleeping quarters.
- Fires are allowed if there is no fire ban and only in preexisting campfire rings. They must never be left unattended and must be fully extinguished before you leave.
- Do not cut or trim trees for firewood or bring wood from outside of camp. Please use downed wood.
- Drugs, alcohol, and firearms are not permitted on our property.
- Dogs are not permitted on our camp property.
- Respect other campers near you and observe quiet time from 11:00pm to morning.
- Clean campsites are our way of life. Please pick up and pack out hazards and trash. Please mindfully store your “eatables” and “smellables” as we share our space with lots of critters.
In an Emergency, please call
Rebekah Nyalko: 804-201-7654
Heather Dunton: 757-870-3977
Cub Adventure Camp Map (parking, campsites, and 1-Miler)
2024 5K Results
Thank you to our official race timer, Commonwealth Timing, for providing us with another great race experience. You can view your results by visiting https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Maidens/GloTrailRunK
2023 5K Results
Thank you for joining us at our first ever Glow Trail Run 5K and Kids 1-Miler, Presented by Virginia Family Dentistry, at our beautiful camp property in Maidens.
Scout Advancement
Personal Fitness & Camping Advancement Activities for Scouts of All Ages
Kids 1-Miler participants will also learn about the Scout Six Essentials. See the Cub Hub for a full list of required and elective adventures!
| Rank | Adventure | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Lion | Mountain Lion | 1, 2 |
| Lion | Fun on the Run | 3, 4 |
| Lion | Let's Camp! | 3, 4 |
| Tiger | Tigers in the Wild | 1, 2, 3 |
| Tiger | Tiger Bites | 3 |
| Tiger | Let's Camp! | 5 |
| Wolf | Paws on the Path | 1, 3, 4, 5 |
| Wolf | Running with the Pack | 3, 4, 5 |
| Wolf | Let's Camp! | 2, 5 |
| Bear | Bear Habitat | 1, 2, 3, 9 |
| Bear | Bear Strong | 2, 3, 4 |
| Bear | Let's Camp! | 5 |
| Webelos | Webelos Walkabout | 1, 2, 6, 7 |
| Webelos | Stronger, Faster, Higher | 2, 3, 4 |
| Webelos | Let's Camp! | 1, 2, 3 |
| AOL | Outdoor Adventurer | 5, 6 |
| AOL | Personal Fitness | 3 |
Scouts BSA Athletics Merit Badge: 5 (Group 2b)
Want to have a really fun time at a Scout Camp? Come help out at our Glow Run! Seriously, volunteering to assist with our annual Glow Run is one of the most enjoyable volunteer experiences you can have. Zero athletic ability is required… if you can ring a cowbell, then you can do this! You can help by:
- Manning a water station on the 5K trail, pouring water into cups for thirsty runners & cheering them on.
- Serving a race marshal, steering runners in the right direction at key turns on the trail.
- Being a “straggler sweeper” by walking (or biking) the trail behind the last participant so that no one gets left in the woods.
- Helping with check-in, running the starting/finishing line, awards, or with concessions.
Adult volunteers arrive at 5:00 PM and help until 9:30 PM. Come lend a hand at one of the most enjoyable events we run at camp!
Email Rebekah.nyalko@scouting.
The Heart of Virginia Scout Reservation is open for fishing and camping! Include camping in your registration, and come out to camp early on Friday to set up and enjoy your day doing fun things together. Lake Dillon is open year-round for water activities, including boating and fishing, and you can visit our Weekend Experiences page to learn more about other available programming, like shooting sports.
