Glow in the Park brightens up Huntingburg Friday evening

A Kid’s Place sponsored the Glow in the Park fun run Friday evening in Huntingburg.

Nearly 600 people and kids showed up to run through the park and around the city to raise money for the non-profit daycare. According to board president Andrea Tooley, the event raised over $5,000 for the daycare.

Ayla Hargett, 9, Huntingburg, joked with her friends before running the 5K Glow in the Park fun run.
Ayla Hargett, 9, Huntingburg, joked with her friends before running the 5K Glow in the Park fun run.
Ayla's mom, Melissa Hargett, also ran in the 5K.
Ayla’s mom, Melissa Hargett, also ran in the 5K.
Nearly 600 people signed up to run through park and city for the 5K fundraiser.
Nearly 600 people signed up to run through park and city for the 5K fundraiser.
A runner smacks the top of the tunnel set up near A Kid's Place daycare as he passes through.
A runner smacks the top of the tunnel set up near A Kid’s Place daycare as he passes through.
A Kid's Place board president Andrea Tooley prepared to start the 5K portion of the fun run.
A Kid’s Place board president Andrea Tooley prepared to start the 5K portion of the fun run.
Norah Desser, 6, of Jasper, and Mya Uebelhor, 6, of Jasper, run down 1st Street in Huntingburg for the 5K portion of the Glow in the Park fun run.
Norah Desser, 6, of Jasper, and Mya Uebelhor, 6, of Jasper, run down 1st Street in Huntingburg for the 5K portion of the Glow in the Park fun run.
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