Bright Lights 5K & 1 Mile Walk
- Date Wed 4th December 2024
- Location Evansville, Indiana
- Price $6.30 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to light up the night at the Bright Lights 5K & 1 Mile Walk on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, in beautiful Evansville, Vanderburgh! This unique event takes place during the exclusive night when Ritzy's Fantasy of Lights is closed to vehicles, making it a magical experience for runners, walkers, and those using mobility equipment. Participants can enjoy the festive atmosphere while traversing a scenic 5K course, which consists of three loops around Garvin Park, showcasing stunning light displays along the way. For those looking for a more leisurely experience, the 1-mile walk offers a perfect opportunity to soak in the holiday spirit.
In addition to the exhilarating race, this year features a Bright Lights Costume Contest where participants can showcase their most creative holiday attire. Food trucks will be on-site, providing delicious dinner options, snacks, and warm beverages to keep the festive energy high. With medals awarded to the first 150 finishers and prizes for the best costumes, this is an event you won't want to miss! Bring your holiday cheer to the Bright Lights 5K & 1 Mile Walk and make unforgettable memories while supporting Easterseals!
In addition to the exhilarating race, this year features a Bright Lights Costume Contest where participants can showcase their most creative holiday attire. Food trucks will be on-site, providing delicious dinner options, snacks, and warm beverages to keep the festive energy high. With medals awarded to the first 150 finishers and prizes for the best costumes, this is an event you won't want to miss! Bring your holiday cheer to the Bright Lights 5K & 1 Mile Walk and make unforgettable memories while supporting Easterseals!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR BRIGHT LIGHTS 5K & 1-MILE WALK FOR EASTERSEALS! THIS IS THE _ONLY NIGHT _WHEN RITZY'S FANTASY OF LIGHTS WILL BE CLOSED TO VEHICLE AND CARRIAGE TRAFFIC AND OPEN ONLY FOR RUNNERS, WALKERS, AND PEOPLE USING MOBILITY EQUIPMENT!
THERE WILL BE NO CARRIAGE RIDES ON THIS NIGHT.
NO DOGS ARE ALLOWED AT THE EVENT (EXCEPT FOR SERVICE DOGS).
PARKING
* Please park in the lot next to Bosse Field or the overflow area across the street on Heidelbach Ave.
* No parking is allowed inside Garvin Park.
COURSE
* The 5K (2.88 miles) consists of three loops around Garvin Park.
* START: Just off Morgan Ave inside Garvin Park, run/walk at the corner of Main Street and Morgan Avenue, go toward the 7 lighted trees, turn right, and follow the light show route.
* The course loops around the back of the park, passing all lighted attractions.
* A water stop is located near the end of loop one.
* Continue past the fountain area to begin lap two and repeat until you have passed the fountain three times.
* FINISH: After the third lap, take a sharp right at the 7 lighted trees and head back to the Main Street and Morgan Avenue starting point. MEDALS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE FIRST 150 FINISHERS.
*
_WALKERS PARTICIPATING IN THE 5K: PLEASE KEEP A PACE TO COMPLETE THE RACE WITHIN AN HOUR. PLEASE ALLOW RUNNERS TO PASS YOU._
AWARDS
* Overall Male and Female winners will be awarded.
Awards will also be given to the top two males and females in each of the following age groups:
* 1-9
* 10-14
* 15-19
* 20-29
* 30-39
* 40-49
* 50-59
* 60-69
* 70-79
* 80+
PACKET PICKUP AT ULTIMATE FIT ON DECEMBER 3RD
*
* To reduce traffic on race night, please pick up your bib and shirt at Ultimate Fit (1412 S. Green River Road, Evansville) on Tuesday, December 3, from 3:30-6:30 PM.
* You may pick up packets for others as well.
* If you cannot make it to Ultimate Fit, pickup will be available at Garvin Park on Wednesday, December 4, from 3:30-5:30 PM at the Run/Walk tent near the starting line.
NEW FOR 2024!
BRIGHT LIGHTS COSTUME CONTEST SPONSORED BY GREERS FLOORING
(This is totally optional, but who doesn't like Rudolph and his red nose, Santa Claus, the Grinch and of course an Elf in tights!)
Come dressed in your best holiday creations as a runner or walker at Bright Lights 5K/1 mile walk and youll be entered into the contest! Our secret Bright Light judges will be scouring all runners and walkers and looking for the best of the best in holiday attire. Costumed participants will walk the red carpet courtesy of Greers Flooring, get their photo taken, and receive a holiday ornament at the event. Well post photos of the best costumes on the Easterseals Rehabilitation Center Facebook page the next day and award top prizes to the best 3 costumes with each receiving a $25 VISA Gift Card and a Carriage Gift Certificate to Ritzy's Fantasy of Lights! Dont be shy show us your Bright Lights Costumes and Holiday Flair!
NEW FOR 2024!
FOOD TRUCKS AT BRIGHT LIGHTS
Enjoy dinner, snacks, hot coffee and cocoa while you're seeing the lights. The following local food trucks will be in attendance: The Pizza Revolution, Tater Temptations and Traveling Tom's Coffee Truck of Evansville.
THERE WILL BE NO CARRIAGE RIDES ON THIS NIGHT.
NO DOGS ARE ALLOWED AT THE EVENT (EXCEPT FOR SERVICE DOGS).
PARKING
* Please park in the lot next to Bosse Field or the overflow area across the street on Heidelbach Ave.
* No parking is allowed inside Garvin Park.
COURSE
* The 5K (2.88 miles) consists of three loops around Garvin Park.
* START: Just off Morgan Ave inside Garvin Park, run/walk at the corner of Main Street and Morgan Avenue, go toward the 7 lighted trees, turn right, and follow the light show route.
* The course loops around the back of the park, passing all lighted attractions.
* A water stop is located near the end of loop one.
* Continue past the fountain area to begin lap two and repeat until you have passed the fountain three times.
* FINISH: After the third lap, take a sharp right at the 7 lighted trees and head back to the Main Street and Morgan Avenue starting point. MEDALS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE FIRST 150 FINISHERS.
*
_WALKERS PARTICIPATING IN THE 5K: PLEASE KEEP A PACE TO COMPLETE THE RACE WITHIN AN HOUR. PLEASE ALLOW RUNNERS TO PASS YOU._
AWARDS
* Overall Male and Female winners will be awarded.
Awards will also be given to the top two males and females in each of the following age groups:
* 1-9
* 10-14
* 15-19
* 20-29
* 30-39
* 40-49
* 50-59
* 60-69
* 70-79
* 80+
PACKET PICKUP AT ULTIMATE FIT ON DECEMBER 3RD
*
* To reduce traffic on race night, please pick up your bib and shirt at Ultimate Fit (1412 S. Green River Road, Evansville) on Tuesday, December 3, from 3:30-6:30 PM.
* You may pick up packets for others as well.
* If you cannot make it to Ultimate Fit, pickup will be available at Garvin Park on Wednesday, December 4, from 3:30-5:30 PM at the Run/Walk tent near the starting line.
NEW FOR 2024!
BRIGHT LIGHTS COSTUME CONTEST SPONSORED BY GREERS FLOORING
(This is totally optional, but who doesn't like Rudolph and his red nose, Santa Claus, the Grinch and of course an Elf in tights!)
Come dressed in your best holiday creations as a runner or walker at Bright Lights 5K/1 mile walk and youll be entered into the contest! Our secret Bright Light judges will be scouring all runners and walkers and looking for the best of the best in holiday attire. Costumed participants will walk the red carpet courtesy of Greers Flooring, get their photo taken, and receive a holiday ornament at the event. Well post photos of the best costumes on the Easterseals Rehabilitation Center Facebook page the next day and award top prizes to the best 3 costumes with each receiving a $25 VISA Gift Card and a Carriage Gift Certificate to Ritzy's Fantasy of Lights! Dont be shy show us your Bright Lights Costumes and Holiday Flair!
NEW FOR 2024!
FOOD TRUCKS AT BRIGHT LIGHTS
Enjoy dinner, snacks, hot coffee and cocoa while you're seeing the lights. The following local food trucks will be in attendance: The Pizza Revolution, Tater Temptations and Traveling Tom's Coffee Truck of Evansville.
Races
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Bright Lights 5K/ Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Wed 4th December 2024 (5:45PM EST)
$32.80
You may run this race or walk. If you choose to walk, please try and keep a fast pace in order to help clear the course for when the leasurely walkers will begin. If you wish to take photos while out walking, consider taking another lap or two after crossing the finish line and walking with those who will be doing the Bright Lights Walk at 6:30. With your paid registration and bib, you can walk at no extra cost. -
Bright Lights 1 Mile Walk - No Shirt Will Be Included
Incl. $1.30 Fee
Wed 4th December 2024 (6:30PM EST)
$6.30
*Please note that we do not allow dogs at this event* This is a non-competitive walk only. There are no awards or t-shirts for this event. Check in is at the tent specified for walkers and will be marked. We ask that you begin the walk at the designated area (which will be marked) anytime from 6:30 until 8:30 PM. The lights will go out at 9:00 PM so we will not allow new walkers to begin after 8:30. *IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SIGN UP MORE THAN FOUR WALKERS, PLEASE CONTACT CAROLYN FRANKLIN AT [email protected]
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