Course
An evening out-and-back 5K on the paved park roads of Forest Park, run through the Bright Nights holiday light displays. Runners start at the Seuss Land Arch by the Walker Grandstand, turn at the Poinsettia Candles on Picknelly Field and return to Seuss Land. Entry is capped at 500 runners, minimum age 14, and walking is not permitted.
Key dates
- ✓Entries openedMon 21 Sep 2026
- ★Race dayMon 30 Nov 2026
About
Now in its 20th year, this evening 5K takes runners through Forest Park's Bright Nights holiday display, which features more than 750,000 lights. Entry includes a souvenir shirt, a post-race soup supper, and a Bright Nights gift pass for one car. Strollers, pets, headphones, and walking are not permitted.
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