The multi-talented Chanlee Long, member of 903 Artisans in her signature costume for the year. Long is not just a talented painter but makes her own costumes and wigs from scratch. Long appears to have just come from the sea and is only now magically gain
Dinosaur brothers, Lincoln, 1 1/2, and Miles, 3 get ready to start the Monster Mile Saturday Glow Run on Saturday
From left, Morgan Williams, with Healthcare Express; Rhonda Hulett, with Heritage Hospice; and Healthcare Express’ Haleigh Alexander and their pretty little monsters help pass out glow cups,glow sticks and refreshments Saturday.
Families gather at the finish line waiting on their Monster Milers
The Ross family from Texarkana were excited to bring their little prince and princesses to compete in the Monster Mile and 5K Glow Run.
Contrel and Amber Neal pose with kiddos before their race starts. Amber said they would have four little monsters racing.
Mom and Daughter from the Ross family out of Texarkana cross the finish line after a Monster Mile.
These super cute skeletons, Karmen and Jennifer patiently wait for the 5K Glow Run to start for the grownups while watching the kids finish their mile.
Eva Williams helps mom, Morgan pass out cups for thirsty runners.
First place runner in the Monster Mile pushes up the block on East Hiram Street to the finish line.
2nd and 1st place Monster Mile winners show good sportsmanship as they take a beat around the block together to cool down after the race.
Genesis PrimeCare passes out goody bags with snacks, water, and other drinks to stay hydrated.
2nd Place Monster Miler comes just on the heels of the first-place winner who just crossed the finish line.
Ainsley’s Angels get set up for the 5K Glow Run
Hiram haunted by glowing goblins, ghouls
Glowing Goblins & Ghouls took the Monster Mile to the max Saturday as they raced a mile down Hiram Street in the spirit of fall fun at dusk.
Costumed kiddos from about 2-14 years old participated in the Monster Mile, sponsored by members of Atlanta Area Chamber of Commerce Saturday.
Little ones were pushed in strollers by Mom or Dad, while older kids sped toward Flint Furtniture’s Finish Line to complete their glowing race, just past Wood’s Park.
Sheb Wooley’s 1950’s novelty song about the “one-eyed, one-horned, flying, purple people eater” blared through the downtown area outside Woods Park to get the little runners hyped for their mile.
Families and friends also got down with a dance party to more modern tunes like Cupid Shuffle and Uptown Funk ft. Bruno Mars. As the kids did their cool down, the adults got hyped up for their 5K Glow Run at 7 pm–just after dark.
Near the finish line, Healthcare Express, Heritage Hospice, and Genesis Primecare set up tables with refreshments, snacks, and all sorts of glowing garb like necklaces and bracelets, to help Glow Run live up to its name.
“I absolutely love to walk and I love the excitement,” Melissa Adcock, with River Valley Tractor said. Adcock was also there with her partner Billy Fincher, of Billy Fincher construction. Adcock was planning to help her two-year-old granddaughter, Skylar Adcock, through the Monster Mile.
“We are going to try to get her to walk as much as she can before using a stroller,” Adcock said.
Amber and Contrel Neal said they had four kiddos that would compete in the Monster Mile, all of whom seemed excited to get started.
The Ross family from Texarkana said they were excited to be in Atlanta participating in the annual Glow Run, with their three young children.
As the Monster Mile came to a close and the orange sky dimmed to dusk, adults lined up with their Glow gear to get their 5K on.
Skeleton clad pair Karmen and Jessica seemed to size up their adult competition in the upcoming race as they looked on from the intersection of Hiram and Williams streets.
Sponsors for the Glow Run 5K and Monster Mile also included: River Valley Tractor; Billy Fincher Construction; Atlanta City Development Corporation; Kelli Ashbrook, with StateFarm insurance; CNB City National Bank; Jeff Peace Financial; CHRISTUS ST. MICHAEL Hospital, Atlanta; Southwestern Electric Power Company; The Eye Guys; Frayed; TJ Bolt Construction; H.V. Caver, Inc.; Superior Realty; United Country Double Creek Land & Homes; Earnhardt’s Landscaping & More; Red River Credit Union; TEXAR; The Cutting Company Salon & Barber Shop; Chateau South; Cass County Fitness, Family Eye Care Clinic and of course Flint’s Furniture & Appliances, HealthCARE Express, and Genesis Prime-Care.