Help bring some Holiday Joy to the kids and young adults in the Coastal Horizons Open House Youth Services Programs. This includes the Youth Shelter, Transitional and Maternity Housing and Street Outreach.

Just click on the link below to fulfill a wish. Donations can be dropped off at Pre-Race Packet Pickup or Race Day Registration. Just be sure to look for the Coastal Horizons Donation Box.

THE EVENT

Dashing Thru The Glow

RiverLights™ and It's Go Time, welcome you to the Dashing Thru The Glow 5K and 1 Mile.

Join us as we bring together the Christmas spirit and family fun. Experience the beautiful views of the Cape Fear River and the RiverLights community.

Take pictures next to the Christmas Tree and meet Santa himself! The elves will be at the finish line passing out Finisher Medals to all the good little boys and girls who finish the 5K and 1 Mile. 

Donate a new unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots, and get $5 off your registration.

STUFF YOU GET

CHECK OUT THE SWAG

- Shirt
(Deadline is Nov. 13)

- Finisher Medal

- Holiday Hat
(first 800 people starting at Pre-Race Packet Pickup)

- Cookies

- Glow Necklace

- Free Pictures with Santa & Mrs. Claus

THE COURSE

Marina Village at RiverLights
109 Pier Master Point
Wilmington, NC 28412

The course begins and ends in the RiverLights community in Wilmington, NC. The course is a flat course that winds through the community showing off the beauty of the area. At the finish line, participants will be greeted by Santa’s helpers and a finisher medal.

*Parts of the course are a little dark, we encourage you to bring a headlamp.

AWARDS

5K AWARDS
Top 3 Males & Top 3 Females
Top 3 Males & Females in Age Groups
10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

1 MILE AWARDS
Top Boy & Top Girl
(12 and under)  

ALL FINISHERS
Finisher Medal at the Finish Line

COSTUME CONTEST
Most Christmas Spirit - Adult & Child

(winners determined by audience applause)

THE CAUSES

The Open House Youth Shelter helps displaced, abused, neglected and vulnerable youth. Children who are in need of a safe place receive shelter, food and clothing. Personal growth is also encouraged through counseling services, educational opportunities, life skills building, and recreational activities. 

Toys for Tots helps bring the joy of Christmas and hope by collecting new unwrapped toys and distributing those toys to less fortunate children at Christmas.