Tini Semeria Spark in the Dark 5k Walk/Run – October 18, 2026 @ 5:30pm 2026 — Athens, GA
Date
February 1, 2026
Location
Athens, GA
Venue
2600 Riverbend Road
Start Time
5:30 PM
Entry Fee
$15.00 – $2500.00
Events
Tini Semeria Spark in the Dark 5k Walk/Run, VIRTUAL Tini Semeria Spark in the Dark 5k Walk/Run, Donation Only $30, Donation Only $50, Donation Only $100, Donation Only $125
IN PERSON OR VIRTUAL EVENT!!! Walk, Run, Bike, Paddle Board, whatever you want to do to shine your Spark in the Dark across the world!!! You can do this event on the actual date and time of October 18, 2026 - race starts at 5:30pm but join us at 4:45pm for face painting, bib decorating, and music! - in person at the UGA Golf Course or virtually or you can do the event virtually during the week before or on the day or week after! Send your photos, videos, memories of how you are shining brightly! You will still receive your t-shirt, swag bag and goodies! Think live music, glow in the dark wristbands, swag bags, Alumni Cookie Dough bites and lots of fun and surprises. All monies raised are for the numerous Tini Spark in the Dark Scholarships in memory and honor of our precious forever 19 year old daughter Tini. "And I compare it to a spark in the dark. As small as a spark in the dark might be, it can be seen by all those around it. And if those sparks encourage further sparks, a tremendo
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for February 1.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Athens, GA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
