Lights on the Lake 5K
- Date Sat 22nd November 2025 - Sun 23rd November 2025
- Time 6:00AM EST
- Location Liverpool, New York
- Price $18.15 - $38.61
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for a festive kick-off to the holiday season at the Lights on the Lake 5K! Taking place in the beautiful Onondaga Lake Park in Liverpool, this exciting event celebrates its 36th anniversary on the weekend of November 22-23, 2025. The fun begins with a 5K walk on Saturday, November 22, starting at 6:00 AM, where participants can stroll through a magical display of holiday lights before sunrise. On Sunday, November 23, also at 6:00 AM, the 5K run promises to be equally enchanting, giving runners the chance to enjoy the stunning light displays while competing for top honors. Each participant will receive a special gift—either a buff for walkers or a cozy beanie for runners—and the top finishers in each age category will be awarded exclusive ornaments to commemorate the occasion.
This year, the event is capped at 750 participants, so be sure to secure your spot! Additionally, a portion of the proceeds will benefit Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital, making this not just a race, but a chance to give back to the community. Participants are encouraged to bring unwrapped toys for children spending the holidays in the hospital, helping to spread
This year, the event is capped at 750 participants, so be sure to secure your spot! Additionally, a portion of the proceeds will benefit Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital, making this not just a race, but a chance to give back to the community. Participants are encouraged to bring unwrapped toys for children spending the holidays in the hospital, helping to spread
Organiser's Description
LIGHTS ON THE LAKE 5K!
CELEBRATE THE 36TH ANNIVERSARY OF WEGMANS LIGHTS ON THE LAKE WITH A 5K!
5K WALK SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2025 AT 6:00AM
GET READY FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON BY WALKING THROUGH THE MAGICAL LIGHTS ON THE LAKE. THIS EARLY MORNING 5K WALK WILL START AT 6:00AM- BEFORE SUNRISE SO THAT YOU CAN ENJOY THE BEAUTY OF ALL OF THE LIGHT DISPLAYS! THE WALK WILL START AT THE MARINA PARKING LOT WITHIN ONONDAGA LAKE PARK. EACH PARTICIPANT WILL RECEIVE A BUFF!
THE WALK WILL BE CAPPED AT 750 PARTICIPANTS.
5K RUN SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2025 AT 6:00AM
GET READY FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON BY RUNNING THROUGH THE MAGICAL LIGHTS ON THE LAKE. THIS EARLY MORNING 5K RUN WILL START AT 6:00AM- BEFORE SUNRISE SO THAT YOU CAN ENJOY THE BEAUTY OF ALL OF THE LIGHT DISPLAYS! THE RACE WILL START AT THE MARINA PARKING LOT WITHIN ONONDAGA LAKE PARK. TIMING AND RESULTS WILL BE PROVIDED. EACH PARTICIPANT WILL RECEIVE A BEANIE! A LIMITED EDITION 2025 LOL 5K ORNAMENTS WILL BE GIVEN OUT TO THE TOP 3 FINISHERS IN EACH AGE LEVEL (THESE WILL BE MAILED AFTER THE RACE).
THE RUN WILL BE CAPPED AT 750 PARTICIPANTS.
TOP PRIZES FOR THE 5K RUN ONLY
THE TOP RACERS IN EACH AGE/GENDER CATEGORY RECEIVE A LIMITED EDITION 2025 LIGHTS ON THE LAKE 5K ORNAMENT!
(THIS IS DIFFERENT THAN THE 2025 LIGHTS ON THE LAKE ORNAMENT CURRENTLY ON SALE AT LIGHTSONTHELAKE.COM)
1-14
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
PACKET PICK UP (FOR BOTH THE WALK AND THE RUN)
Date: Friday, November 21st from 3-6pm - Salt Museum (106 Lake Drive, Liverpool)- must enter off of 1st Street and turn onto Lake Drive (do not use Willow Street or Onondaga Lake Parkway entrance
OR
Saturday, November 22nd (5K WALK) - Marina Parking Lot- packet pick up available starting at 5am
Sunday, November 23rd (5K RUN) - Marina Parking Lot- packet pick up available starting at 5am
HELP US GIVE BACK...
A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS AND ALL DONATIONS WILL GO TO UPSTATE GOLISANO CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL. WE WILL ALSO BE COLLECTING UNWRAPPED TOYS FOR UPSTATE GOLISANO CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL TO USE FOR THE CHILDREN THAT ARE SPENDING THE HOLIDAYS IN THE HOSPITAL.
CHECK OUT THE MORE GENERAL WISH LIST BELOW*:
INFANT/TODDLER
*
FISHER PRICE RATTLES
*
FISHER PRICE OR IPLAY STACKING AND SORTING TOYS
*
FISHER PRICE OR BABY EINSTEIN LIGHT UP AND MUSICAL TOYS
*
VTECH OR BABY EINSTEIN CRIB SOOTHERS
*
PRESCHOOL
*
LEGO DUPLO BLOCKS
*
FISHER PRICE LITTLE PEOPLE
*
PLASTIC BABY DOLLS
*
CARS AND TRUCKS
*
SCHOOL AGE
*
LEGOS
*
BARBIES
*
MATCHBOX CARS
*
ACTION FIGURES
ADOLESCENT
*
BATH AND BODY WORKS SETS
*
NERF BASKETBALL/FOOTBALL SETS
*
SU/SPORTS CLOTHING
*
GIFT CARDS
ART SUPPLIES
*
CRAFT KITS, SKETCH BOOKS, JOURNALS
BOOKS AND ACTIVITY BOOKS! (ESPECIALLY FOR TEENS)
TOUCH AND FEEL BOARD BOOKS, CRAYOLA COLOR WONDER MESS FREE COLORING BOOKS, ADULT COLORING BOOKS, PAINT BY STICKER BOOKS
*
_* DUE TO SAFETY AND INFECTION CONTROL GUIDELINES UPSTATE GOLISANO CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IS UNABLE TO ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: USED ITEMS OF ANY KIND, HOMEMADE FOOD, BLANKETS, PILLOWS, OR GIFT WRAPPED ITEMS._
CELEBRATE THE 36TH ANNIVERSARY OF WEGMANS LIGHTS ON THE LAKE WITH A 5K!
5K WALK SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2025 AT 6:00AM
GET READY FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON BY WALKING THROUGH THE MAGICAL LIGHTS ON THE LAKE. THIS EARLY MORNING 5K WALK WILL START AT 6:00AM- BEFORE SUNRISE SO THAT YOU CAN ENJOY THE BEAUTY OF ALL OF THE LIGHT DISPLAYS! THE WALK WILL START AT THE MARINA PARKING LOT WITHIN ONONDAGA LAKE PARK. EACH PARTICIPANT WILL RECEIVE A BUFF!
THE WALK WILL BE CAPPED AT 750 PARTICIPANTS.
5K RUN SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2025 AT 6:00AM
GET READY FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON BY RUNNING THROUGH THE MAGICAL LIGHTS ON THE LAKE. THIS EARLY MORNING 5K RUN WILL START AT 6:00AM- BEFORE SUNRISE SO THAT YOU CAN ENJOY THE BEAUTY OF ALL OF THE LIGHT DISPLAYS! THE RACE WILL START AT THE MARINA PARKING LOT WITHIN ONONDAGA LAKE PARK. TIMING AND RESULTS WILL BE PROVIDED. EACH PARTICIPANT WILL RECEIVE A BEANIE! A LIMITED EDITION 2025 LOL 5K ORNAMENTS WILL BE GIVEN OUT TO THE TOP 3 FINISHERS IN EACH AGE LEVEL (THESE WILL BE MAILED AFTER THE RACE).
THE RUN WILL BE CAPPED AT 750 PARTICIPANTS.
TOP PRIZES FOR THE 5K RUN ONLY
THE TOP RACERS IN EACH AGE/GENDER CATEGORY RECEIVE A LIMITED EDITION 2025 LIGHTS ON THE LAKE 5K ORNAMENT!
(THIS IS DIFFERENT THAN THE 2025 LIGHTS ON THE LAKE ORNAMENT CURRENTLY ON SALE AT LIGHTSONTHELAKE.COM)
1-14
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
PACKET PICK UP (FOR BOTH THE WALK AND THE RUN)
Date: Friday, November 21st from 3-6pm - Salt Museum (106 Lake Drive, Liverpool)- must enter off of 1st Street and turn onto Lake Drive (do not use Willow Street or Onondaga Lake Parkway entrance
OR
Saturday, November 22nd (5K WALK) - Marina Parking Lot- packet pick up available starting at 5am
Sunday, November 23rd (5K RUN) - Marina Parking Lot- packet pick up available starting at 5am
HELP US GIVE BACK...
A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS AND ALL DONATIONS WILL GO TO UPSTATE GOLISANO CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL. WE WILL ALSO BE COLLECTING UNWRAPPED TOYS FOR UPSTATE GOLISANO CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL TO USE FOR THE CHILDREN THAT ARE SPENDING THE HOLIDAYS IN THE HOSPITAL.
CHECK OUT THE MORE GENERAL WISH LIST BELOW*:
INFANT/TODDLER
*
FISHER PRICE RATTLES
*
FISHER PRICE OR IPLAY STACKING AND SORTING TOYS
*
FISHER PRICE OR BABY EINSTEIN LIGHT UP AND MUSICAL TOYS
*
VTECH OR BABY EINSTEIN CRIB SOOTHERS
*
PRESCHOOL
*
LEGO DUPLO BLOCKS
*
FISHER PRICE LITTLE PEOPLE
*
PLASTIC BABY DOLLS
*
CARS AND TRUCKS
*
SCHOOL AGE
*
LEGOS
*
BARBIES
*
MATCHBOX CARS
*
ACTION FIGURES
ADOLESCENT
*
BATH AND BODY WORKS SETS
*
NERF BASKETBALL/FOOTBALL SETS
*
SU/SPORTS CLOTHING
*
GIFT CARDS
ART SUPPLIES
*
CRAFT KITS, SKETCH BOOKS, JOURNALS
BOOKS AND ACTIVITY BOOKS! (ESPECIALLY FOR TEENS)
TOUCH AND FEEL BOARD BOOKS, CRAYOLA COLOR WONDER MESS FREE COLORING BOOKS, ADULT COLORING BOOKS, PAINT BY STICKER BOOKS
*
_* DUE TO SAFETY AND INFECTION CONTROL GUIDELINES UPSTATE GOLISANO CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IS UNABLE TO ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: USED ITEMS OF ANY KIND, HOMEMADE FOOD, BLANKETS, PILLOWS, OR GIFT WRAPPED ITEMS._
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