Garden of Lights Run
- Date Sat 5th December 2026
- Time 4:30PM CST
- Location Muskogee, Oklahoma
- Price $27.50 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join the festive fun at the 27th Annual Garden of Lights Run on Saturday, December 5, 2026, in Muskogee! Kicking off at 4:30 PM, this enchanting event invites runners of all ages to experience a dazzling display of over three million holiday lights along a USATF certified 5K course, featuring a challenging ascent up Agency Hill. With a cap of only 250 participants for the 5K and 40 for the Fun Run starting at 4:35 PM, make sure to secure your spot early!
Dressing up in holiday costumes is highly encouraged, and there will be a costume contest for the best outfit, adding an extra layer of excitement to this joyful occasion. All 5K participants will receive a custom cast finisher’s medal, making this run a memorable experience. Don't forget to sign up by November 22 to ensure you get your preferred shirt size. Gather your friends and family for a night of community spirit, festive cheer, and unforgettable memories at the Garden of Lights Run!
Dressing up in holiday costumes is highly encouraged, and there will be a costume contest for the best outfit, adding an extra layer of excitement to this joyful occasion. All 5K participants will receive a custom cast finisher’s medal, making this run a memorable experience. Don't forget to sign up by November 22 to ensure you get your preferred shirt size. Gather your friends and family for a night of community spirit, festive cheer, and unforgettable memories at the Garden of Lights Run!
Organiser's Description
MUSKOGEE PARKS AND RECREATION IS HOSTING THE 27TH ANNUAL GARDEN OF LIGHTS RUN ON SATURDAY DEC 5TH AT 4:30 PM. THE GARDEN OF LIGHTS RUN HAS BECOME A GREAT TRADITION FOR HUNDREDS OF RUNNERS THAT ENJOY GOING THROUGH BEAUTIFUL LIGHTS EVEN GOING UP AGENCY HILL. DRESSING UP FOR THIS HOLIDAY RUN IS ENCOURAGED AND THERE WILL BE A COSTUME CONTEST FOR THE THE BEST OUTFIT! PLEASE MAKE PLANS TO JOIN US ON DECEMBER 6TH!!!
THE 5K IS CAPPED AT 250 PARTICIPANTS AND THE FUN RUN IS CAPPED AT 40 PARTICIPANTS, SO PLEASE DON'T DELAY IN SIGNING UP! THE SHIRT DEADLINE WILL BE NOVEMBER 22 AND ALL 5K PARTICIPANTS WILL GET A CUSTOM CAST FINISHERS MEDALS.
PLEASE CLICK CONTACT RACE WITH ANY QUESTIONS.
EVENT DETAILS
- 5K START TIME: 4:30 PM (ONLY 250 SPOTS, SO GET REGISTERED SOON)
- FUN RUN START TIME: 4:35 (ONLY 40 FUN RUN SPOTS)
- 5K COURSE: THE COURSE IS USATF CERTIFIED COURSE AND INCLUDES A CHALLENGING 250 ASCENT UP HONOR HEIGHTS HILL AND BACK THROUGH 3 MILLION HOLIDAY LIGHTS AT DUSK. CLICK HERE FOR COURSE MAP
- CUSTOM CAST MEDALS: CUSTOM FINISHERS MEDALS TO ALL 5K FINISHERS!
- SHIRTS: SIGN UP BY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22 TO GET YOUR GUARANTEED SHIRT SIZE.
- PARKING: PARKING AT HONOR HEIGHTS. NO SHUTTLES.
REGISTRATION AND PRICES
- 5K: $30 UNTIL 11/8. $35 FROM 11/9 TO THE DAY BEFORE THE EVENT & $35 THE DAY OF THE EVENT
- FUN RUN: $25 UNTIL 11/8. $30 FROM 11/11 TO THE DAY BEFORE THE EVENT AND $30 THE DAY OF EVENT
PACKET PICKUP
- FRIDAY, DEC 4TH, 3-6 PM, MUSKOGEE PARKS & REC OFFICE, 837 E. OKMULGEE, MUSKOGEE, OK 74403
- SATURDAY, DEC 5TH (RACE DAY), 3-4:30 PM, HONOR HEIGHTS PARK
THE 5K IS CAPPED AT 250 PARTICIPANTS AND THE FUN RUN IS CAPPED AT 40 PARTICIPANTS, SO PLEASE DON'T DELAY IN SIGNING UP! THE SHIRT DEADLINE WILL BE NOVEMBER 22 AND ALL 5K PARTICIPANTS WILL GET A CUSTOM CAST FINISHERS MEDALS.
PLEASE CLICK CONTACT RACE WITH ANY QUESTIONS.
EVENT DETAILS
- 5K START TIME: 4:30 PM (ONLY 250 SPOTS, SO GET REGISTERED SOON)
- FUN RUN START TIME: 4:35 (ONLY 40 FUN RUN SPOTS)
- 5K COURSE: THE COURSE IS USATF CERTIFIED COURSE AND INCLUDES A CHALLENGING 250 ASCENT UP HONOR HEIGHTS HILL AND BACK THROUGH 3 MILLION HOLIDAY LIGHTS AT DUSK. CLICK HERE FOR COURSE MAP
- CUSTOM CAST MEDALS: CUSTOM FINISHERS MEDALS TO ALL 5K FINISHERS!
- SHIRTS: SIGN UP BY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22 TO GET YOUR GUARANTEED SHIRT SIZE.
- PARKING: PARKING AT HONOR HEIGHTS. NO SHUTTLES.
REGISTRATION AND PRICES
- 5K: $30 UNTIL 11/8. $35 FROM 11/9 TO THE DAY BEFORE THE EVENT & $35 THE DAY OF THE EVENT
- FUN RUN: $25 UNTIL 11/8. $30 FROM 11/11 TO THE DAY BEFORE THE EVENT AND $30 THE DAY OF EVENT
PACKET PICKUP
- FRIDAY, DEC 4TH, 3-6 PM, MUSKOGEE PARKS & REC OFFICE, 837 E. OKMULGEE, MUSKOGEE, OK 74403
- SATURDAY, DEC 5TH (RACE DAY), 3-4:30 PM, HONOR HEIGHTS PARK
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