Course
A 5K-ish route through the Sunset Hills neighbourhood of Greensboro, past houses and trees hung with lit Christmas balls. Runners start at 6:00pm and walkers set off once the runners have cleared the course, at about 6:45pm. The organiser publishes a course map and a parking map but gives no surface or aid-station detail.
Key dates
- ·RegistrationNot open yet
- ★Race daySat 12 Dec 2026
About
The Running of the Balls is a unique annual event held in Greensboro, North Carolina, that has become a cherished tradition in the community. This whimsically named community running and walking event is held in the Sunset Hills neighborhood during the holiday season. Participants, often festooned with holiday-themed attire, engage in a night-time 5k run or walk beneath a canopy of thousands of brightly lit, colorful Christmas balls that adorn the trees along the route. The twinkling spectacle provides a unique, merry backdrop to this gathering.
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