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Glitter Run: Illuminating the Way for Creative Resilience

Date:
Sun, Jul 26, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Location:
3613 Hallock Rd
Gaylord, Michigan
49735
United States
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Links:
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1 Miles 5k Run Trail Walk

Join us for a joyful, sparkle-filled morning supporting Ignite Dance Co., a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering and igniting individuals through creative movement, community connection, and access to transformative experiences.

Proceeds from the Glitter Run fuel outreach initiatives, inclusive programming, and scholarship opportunities that remove barriers and ensure every individual has a place to move, belong, and shine.

Sunday, July 26, 2026

Early Bird Registration Ends March 31, 2026

Prize for the Most Dazzling Runner

Rock your tutu, sequins, glitter, or bold creative gear for a chance to win a special prize.

Race T-shirts available through July 8, 2026

Please plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before your race start time to check in and receive your race bib.

The Glitter 5K

Where the Community Loop celebrates connection, The Glitter 5K ignites forward momentum.

This energizing course winds through rows of lavender and open farmland at Lucky Clover Farm in Gaylord, MI, offering both peaceful beauty and purposeful movement. Inspired by the power of a single spark to begin something greater, this run celebrates strength, resilience, and the courage to keep moving.

Whether you run, jog, or walk, The Glitter 5K invites you to challenge yourself while surrounded by nature, encouragement, and community spirit.

The terrain includes trail and field; courses will be clearly marked. The course is flat, fast, and scenic with incredible views.

The Mighty Glitter Mile: The Community Loop

Short, bold, and full of sparkle, The Mighty Glitter Mile is our signature Community Loop, a joyful out-and-back course woven through rows of lavender.

Its pack-and-forth design allows participants to see and cheer each other on throughout the entire mile, creating a powerful atmosphere of encouragement, connection, and celebration. Every step is visible. Every participant is supported. Every voice matters.

Walk it. Run it. Dance it. Shine your way to the finish line.

Runners and walkers of all abilities are welcome for all distances. This is a family-friendly event. Please no pets.

Following the event, Lucky Clover Farm will be offering discounted You-Pick lavender opportunities for participants and guests. Please note that You-Pick experiences are available at a special event rate and are not included in registration fees.

We encourage you to explore the scenic fields, discover their locally crafted products, and enjoy more of what makes this venue such a special part of our community.

Learn more about Lucky Clover Farm and their offerings at www.luckyclover.farm

www.ignitedanceco.org

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