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Summer Nights 5K +1 Miler
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July 18, 2026 - 7:00 PM
Don’t let the dog days get you down! When it gets warm in the Carolinas we play after the sun goes down!
Come hang out just before dusk for the 2026 Summer Nights 5K and 1 Mile-ish! The setting sun paired with the shade of our trails will make for the “coolest” race you can do around here in mid-July!
This race course is so unique we know you will love it. You'll get a chance to run through different environments ranging from wooded trails, to manicured gardens and the Prairie Castle Playground, making this a race to remember!
After-Hours Garden Access!
After the race is over, participants will have EXCLUSIVE access to the Gardens at Stowe. Only participants with bibs will be able to enter the Gardens after the race so be sure to tell your friends, cousin and grandma who want to cheer you on that they will need to purchase a race entry to tag along inside the Gardens.
Custom awards for the 5K will be given to the top three overall male and female finishers and the top three male and female finishers 14 and under thru 70 and better in five year age increments.
Summer Nights 5K and 1 Miler is a mix of paved areas, brick pathways and trails.
Dogs are not permitted as this race goes through the Gardens at Stowe where dogs are prohibited.
Help us continue to help people find their path to nature by fundraising! The highest fundraising participant will receive a free family plus Garden membership valued at $175!
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
5K
Price changes in 1 month 1 day-
Run or walk through wooded trails, manicured gardens and more!
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Register for 5K$39.05
Early Bird Registration
Now registering Feb 24 – Jun 29 -
$49.65
Regular Registration
Jun 30 – Jul 17 -
$60.25
Last Chance Pricing
Jul 18 – Jul 19 -
ClosedJul 19 – Jul 18
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1 Miler
Price changes in 1 month 1 day-
Run or walk through paved paths, manicured gardens and more!
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Register for 1 Miler$17.95
Early Bird Registration
Now registering Feb 24 – Jun 29 -
$23.15
Regular Registration
Jun 30 – Jul 17 -
$28.45
Last Chance Pricing
Jul 18 – Jul 19 -
ClosedJul 19 – Jul 18
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Event schedule
- Fri, July 17, 2026 5:00 PM - Optional Pre-Race Packet Pickup
- Fri, July 17, 2026 7:00 PM - Optional Pre-Race Packet Pickup Ends
- Sat, July 18, 2026 5:00 PM - Pre-race Packet Pickup Starts
- Sat, July 18, 2026 7:00 PM - 5K Begins
- Sat, July 18, 2026 7:45 PM - 1 Miler Begins
- Sat, July 18, 2026 8:00 PM - 5K Awards
- Sat, July 18, 2026 8:00 PM - Gardens Open to Participants
- Sat, July 18, 2026 10:00 PM - Gardens/Property Closes
Registration Policies
- There are NO refunds for this race if you did not enroll in the Refund Protection Program. Click here for transfer instructions.
- Race Management reserves the right to cancel or modify the event due to unfavorable conditions
- Registration fees are not refundable in the event of cancellation due to "Acts of God".
Contact information
- Event contact
- Rachel Andrea
- Website
- Visit website
