Ready...Set…GLOW! ✨
KidsCan GlowRun, supported by ASB, is a brand-new, light-filled experience that brings families and communities together for a bright purpose, and plenty of fun. Join us on Saturday 2 May 2026 for a 2.5km family-friendly glow run (or walk) through the iconic Eden Park.
Right now, 1 in 7 Kiwi kids live in material hardship, growing up without essentials many of us take for granted. Every KidsCan GlowRun entry helps provide warm jackets and shoes so children can turn up to school warm, comfortable, and ready to learn this winter.
This is an accessible event for all ages and abilities, with a relaxed atmosphere that puts the experience first. Get your glow on at a festival-style evening with live DJs, interactive games, glow zones, food trucks and more.
Shine your light and help Kiwi kids in need.
📅 Saturday 2 May 2026
📍 Eden Park, Auckland (Enter via Gate A, Walters Road)
⏰ First wave lighting up the course from 6pm (you’ll choose your preferred wave time during registration)
🏃 2.5km family-friendly, fun run or walk
Kids aged 4 and under go free with a paying adult! No ticket or pre-registration required.
GlowRunner:
- A GlowRun pass to access the full experience - including a rare chance to glow through one of New Zealand’s most iconic stadiums!
- A GlowRun wristband that lights up to the music (limited quantities available)
- Access to the GlowRun Village - which includes live DJs, entertainment, food trucks, glow zones and more
- Free water stations
- A special finisher surprise
GlowRun spectator:
- Access to the GlowRun Village - which includes live DJs, entertainment, food trucks, glow zones and more
- A GlowRun wristband that lights up to the music (limited quantities available)
- Free water stations
- Plenty of glow-worthy moments!
Who can take part?
KidsCan GlowRun is a family-friendly fun run or walk, open to all ages and abilities - it’s about bright energy and positive vibes, not personal bests.
- Bringing little ones? Children aged 4 and under go free with a paying adult - no ticket or registration needed.
- Children aged 12 and under completing the course must be accompanied by a paying adult.
- Participants aged 13 and over can go solo but must be supervised by a responsible adult when not on the course.
- Pushchairs and strollers are not permitted on the course (these can be checked in at GlowRun HQ).
- Bikes, scooters, skateboards or other wheeled devices are not permitted on the course either.
- Wheelchairs and medically required mobility aids are welcome - the 2.5km run/walk course does include some stairs but lifts are available for you to use.
- Not keen on the 2.5km run or walk? Grab a spectator ticket, enjoy the GlowRun Village vibes and bring the glow from the sidelines.
Important Information
- Tickets are non-refundable except where required under New Zealand consumer law.
- Registrations may be transferred (admin + transaction fee applies).
- Your registration session will time out after 15 minutes of inactivity.
- Get familiar with the GlowRun Rules & Policies.
It wouldn’t be an official GlowRun without official merchandise! Goodie bags (a glow-inspired surprise mix for all ages), t-shirts and hoodies (kids and adults) are available to pre-purchase when you register, or any time online before the event. All merchandise purchased online must be collected at the event during check-in - we’re not able to send out items before or after the event. Numbers are limited, get in quick to avoid missing out!
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
GlowRun individual participant
Enter in your own details first and then register others as required.
GlowRun group (4 x participants)
Just enter in your own information and sign the waiver on behalf of your group.
GlowRun spectator
Enter in your own details first and then register others as required.
Event schedule
- Sat, May 2, 2026 4:00 pm - KidsCan GlowRun Gate Opens
- Sat, May 2, 2026 6:00 pm - KidsCan GlowRun: Wave 1
- Sat, May 2, 2026 6:30 pm - KidsCan GlowRun: Wave 2
- Sat, May 2, 2026 7:00 pm - KidsCan GlowRun: Wave 3
- Sat, May 2, 2026 7:30 pm - KidsCan GlowRun: Wave 4
Contact information
- Event contact
- KidsCan GlowRun Events Team
- Website
- Visit website
Countdown to KidsCan GlowRun 2026
Total raised
Thanks to our generous KidsCan GlowRun sponsors
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Major sponsor
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Other sponsors
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