Fantasy 5K
- Date Fri 29th November 2024
- Time 6:00PM EST
- Location Howell, Michigan
- Price $43.90
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable night of fun and festivity at the Fantasy 5K in Howell, Livingston! On Friday, November 29th, 2024, runners and walkers will gather for this exciting event, which kicks off at 6:00 PM with the 5K race, followed closely by a 1 Mile Run/Walk at 6:05 PM. The race course winds through the charming historic downtown Howell along Grand River Avenue, just before the spectacular Fantasy of Lights parade begins.
Participants can pick up their race packets and register from 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM at the First Presbyterian Church of Howell, conveniently located at 323 W. Grand River. All registered runners will receive a commemorative long sleeve cotton t-shirt and race bib, along with a finisher medal and a delicious slice of Hungry Howie's pizza at the finish line! Don’t forget to wear your most festive holiday costume for a chance to win prizes in the Costume Contest, judged at 5:15 PM. With awards for the top runners and a festive atmosphere, the Fantasy 5K is the perfect way to kick off your holiday celebrations!
Participants can pick up their race packets and register from 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM at the First Presbyterian Church of Howell, conveniently located at 323 W. Grand River. All registered runners will receive a commemorative long sleeve cotton t-shirt and race bib, along with a finisher medal and a delicious slice of Hungry Howie's pizza at the finish line! Don’t forget to wear your most festive holiday costume for a chance to win prizes in the Costume Contest, judged at 5:15 PM. With awards for the top runners and a festive atmosphere, the Fantasy 5K is the perfect way to kick off your holiday celebrations!
Organiser's Description
RACE DAY
Friday, November 29
5K start: 6:00 PM
1 Mile Run/Walk: 6:05 PM
PACKET PICK-UP AND RACE LOCATION
Friday, November 29
Packet pick-up: 12:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Race Day registration: 12:00 PM - 5:30 PM (as spots allow)
Starting at 11:00 AM, packet pick-up and on-site registration will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Howell, located at 323 W. Grand River in downtown Howell. Registered runners receive a commemorative Long Sleeve Cotton T-Shirt and race bib. Your race bib is needed to participate in the event.
The race start/finish is also at the First Presbyterian Church of Howell, located at 323 W. Grand River in downtown Howell.
Registered runners will receive their commemorative finisher medal and a slice of Hungry Howie's pizza at the finish line!
COURSE
5K (3.1 miles) course is on Grand River Avenue in historic downtown Howell preceding the Fantasy of Lights parade. The 1 Mile Run/Walk follows the same route as the 5K, albeit shortened to accommodate the 1 Mile distance.
Race Map Click here [https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.racebx.com/transfer/doc/5/b/6/5b631c32-3750-4f47-81ef-5b745206f5f9/2018-Howell-Fantasy-5K-Course.pdf]
RESULTS & TIMING
Results can be found here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/169696#resultSetId-511659;perpage:100
COSTUME CONTEST
Don your most festive, holiday costume and be entered into our new Fantasy 5K Costume Contest! We will start the judging at 5:15 PM and announce the winners at 5:45 PM. Costume awards will be given to the first, second and third place adult (18 and up), and first, second and third place youth (17 and under).
AWARDS
Awards will be given for the top 3 Overall, top 3 Master's, and top 3 Grandmaster's runner for each gender in the 5K. Thank you to Running Lab for providing gift certificates for our overall winners!
There will be no Age Group awards this year as we are proud to present all runners with a commemorative finisher medal.
Award pick-up will be behind the Church as soon as results are available.
This spectacular nighttime event on Grand River in downtown Howell kicks off the Fantasy of Lights Parade festivities! The 5K starts at 6:00 PM with the 1 Mile starting at 6:05 PM on Grand River at the First Presbyterian Church.
Friday, November 29
5K start: 6:00 PM
1 Mile Run/Walk: 6:05 PM
PACKET PICK-UP AND RACE LOCATION
Friday, November 29
Packet pick-up: 12:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Race Day registration: 12:00 PM - 5:30 PM (as spots allow)
Starting at 11:00 AM, packet pick-up and on-site registration will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Howell, located at 323 W. Grand River in downtown Howell. Registered runners receive a commemorative Long Sleeve Cotton T-Shirt and race bib. Your race bib is needed to participate in the event.
The race start/finish is also at the First Presbyterian Church of Howell, located at 323 W. Grand River in downtown Howell.
Registered runners will receive their commemorative finisher medal and a slice of Hungry Howie's pizza at the finish line!
COURSE
5K (3.1 miles) course is on Grand River Avenue in historic downtown Howell preceding the Fantasy of Lights parade. The 1 Mile Run/Walk follows the same route as the 5K, albeit shortened to accommodate the 1 Mile distance.
Race Map Click here [https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.racebx.com/transfer/doc/5/b/6/5b631c32-3750-4f47-81ef-5b745206f5f9/2018-Howell-Fantasy-5K-Course.pdf]
RESULTS & TIMING
Results can be found here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/169696#resultSetId-511659;perpage:100
COSTUME CONTEST
Don your most festive, holiday costume and be entered into our new Fantasy 5K Costume Contest! We will start the judging at 5:15 PM and announce the winners at 5:45 PM. Costume awards will be given to the first, second and third place adult (18 and up), and first, second and third place youth (17 and under).
AWARDS
Awards will be given for the top 3 Overall, top 3 Master's, and top 3 Grandmaster's runner for each gender in the 5K. Thank you to Running Lab for providing gift certificates for our overall winners!
There will be no Age Group awards this year as we are proud to present all runners with a commemorative finisher medal.
Award pick-up will be behind the Church as soon as results are available.
This spectacular nighttime event on Grand River in downtown Howell kicks off the Fantasy of Lights Parade festivities! The 5K starts at 6:00 PM with the 1 Mile starting at 6:05 PM on Grand River at the First Presbyterian Church.
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 29th November 2024 (6:00PM EST)
$43.90
CLOSED -
1 Mile
Incl. $3.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 29th November 2024 (6:05PM EST)
$43.90
CLOSED
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