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Registration is open for a galactic glow-in-the-dark adventure benefiting a local non-profit that empowers young adults with disabilities and other disadvantages through vocational training and employment opportunities.

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Calling all rebels, Jedi, glow warriors, and community heroes! Torch180 invites runners, walkers, families, and Star Wars fans of every age to join the adventure at the May the Glow Be With You 5K, a one-of-a-kind glow-themed fundraising event taking place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in Fowlerville, Michigan.

More than just a race, the May the Glow Be With You 5K is an evening of community, creativity, and purpose designed to raise funds and awareness for Torch180's mission while bringing people together for an unforgettable night under the stars.

Participants can choose their own path through the galaxy by running, walking, or marching the illuminated 5K route. Families with young adventurers can participate in a 1-Mile Fun Run, while supporters unable to attend in person can join the mission through a Virtual Glow 5K from anywhere in the universe.

"This event is about more than crossing a finish line," said a Torch180 representative. "It's about bringing people together to shine a light on hope, opportunity, and community support.

Whether you come dressed as your favorite character, form a team with friends, or volunteer to help, every participant plays a role in helping our mission grow stronger."

The event encourages community involvement in a variety of ways:

• Run, Walk, or March with the Rebellion in the Glow 5K
• Lead Your Squadron by forming a fundraising team
• Bring Young Padawans to the family-friendly 1-Mile Fun Run
• Take the Mission Virtual by participating from anywhere
• Host a Rebel Glow Station to cheer on participants along the course
• Become a Glow Trooper by volunteering before or during the event
• Arrive in Cosplay and Celebrate the Fandom with fellow Star Wars enthusiasts

Participants are encouraged to light up the night with glow gear, creative costumes, and team spirit while helping Torch180 continue making a difference in the lives of those it serves.

Registration is open. However, those who want to make sure they get a collector glow-in-the-dark event t-shirt should do so by September 1st.

To learn more, register, volunteer, or create a team, visit May the Glow Be With You 5K - Torch 180's Glow Run. That link is provided.


About Torch180

Torch180 is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young adults with disabilities and other disadvantages through vocational training and employment opportunities.

Event Details
May the Glow Be With You 5K
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Fowlerville, Michigan
Website: Torch180.org

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