Oops, we did it again! Glitter Trail is back for its 4th Analversary! Did you know this year’s Glitter Trail was revealed in easter eggs going back decades by pop divas of the past, present, and future. Don’t believe us?

Consider this: it’s been 20 years since Mariah Carey’s comeback with The Emancipation of Mimi, and 25 years since Madonna, the Queen of Pop herself, dropped Music. Side by side, they spell 2025.

What’s more, both Madonna and Whitney Houston graced Earth with their presence in the month of August. The 8th month, and the number of infinity, echoing the duration of a true diva’s reign. Lady Gaga hides her most daring musical experiments in the 8th track of albums, and Whitney’s I Wanna Dance with Somebody topped the charts exactly 8 weeks after release. Even Taylor Swift wrote a song about August. Coincidence? I think not!

But which day? Britney Spears was 17 when she dropped …Baby One More Time, and 11 years later Gaga debuted The Fame. 17 + 11 = 28. Beyoncé counts to 4 before getting in Formation, and Adele gives us 24 reasons to cry—again pointing to August 28 in the year of pop goddesses 2025.

So, Listen… since the sequins are aligned, are you a Lover of getting Bejeweled, or the Anti-Hero trying to Shake It Off? Either way, after your 9 to 5, come get in Formation, get a little Dirrty, and Run the World (or Alexandria) like you’re running from a Wrecking Ball. I Gotta Feeling this trail (or at least the shot checks!) will leave you Enchanted beyond your Wildest Dreams! On-the Life of a Diva-on!

P.S. Glitter is not a substitute for actual light – bring a cranium light, especially if you’re running!

Pre-lube: Hard Times Cafe @ 1404 King St. (intersection of King St and West St).

YOU MUST SIGN UP AND PAY VIA HASH REGO IF PAYING BY CARD

When: 6:45 PM Thursday, August 28th, 2025. Pack will be away right at 7:15 PM, don’t be late!

Where: King St. Metro. Follow marks to start at Princess St. and Buchanan St. along bike path.

Nearest Capital Bike Share: King St and Cameron St https://maps.app.goo.gl/BDM9oKK7W1y9i4ceA

Hares: Whoriana Trench, Clam Bam Thank You Ma’am, Naughtya Cumandeatme

Trail Details:
- Runners: 1.9 mi. first half / 2.2 mi. second half
- Walkers: 1 mi first half / 1.1 mi. second half
- Shiggy: 1.69

Miscellaneous Crap: Trail is A to A’ (0.3 mi to Braddock Rd Metro). Bring your own vessel, a cranium light, dry shoes, bug spray, and a full water bottle. Seriously, bring a cranium light if you’re running! Sign up on Hash Rego is required if paying by card! Be smart, have fun.

End Metro: Braddock Rd. Metro

Last Trains Out:
Blue / Downtown Largo: 11:38pm
Blue / Franconia-Springfield: 12:32am
Yellow / Huntington: 12:20am
Yellow / Mt. Vernon Sq 7th St: 11:31pm

On After*: Mason Social @ 728 N. Henry St. (intersection of N. Henry St. and Madison St.)

Specials: Karaoke, because you’re a special diva.
*On Afters are an unofficial hash adjacent event. Please use your best adult judgment to decide about your participation.