O Holy Lights 5k Run/Walk
- Date Sat 13th December 2025
- Time 5:30PM EST
- Location Bradenton, Florida
- Price $27.50 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a festive adventure at the inaugural O Holy Lights 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in beautiful Bradenton, Manatee! This exciting event will take place at the stunning Freedom Factory, where participants will have the unique opportunity to run or walk through the enchanting Bradenton Holiday Lights Festival. Kicking off at 5:30 PM, the 5k course promises a delightful experience with over 100,000 dazzling lights, including a massive lighted tunnel and a spectacular 50-foot Christmas tree to greet you at the finish line.
Whether you choose to run or walk, you'll enjoy a chip-timed event designed to keep the festive spirit alive with cheerful Christmas music throughout the course. For families and those requiring accessibility, a separate Wheelchair and Stroller Division ensures everyone can take part in the holiday cheer on a smooth, paved route. Don’t forget to wear your favorite holiday attire and receive a themed t-shirt with registration! Join us for a night of fun, lights, and holiday spirit that you won’t want to miss!
Whether you choose to run or walk, you'll enjoy a chip-timed event designed to keep the festive spirit alive with cheerful Christmas music throughout the course. For families and those requiring accessibility, a separate Wheelchair and Stroller Division ensures everyone can take part in the holiday cheer on a smooth, paved route. Don’t forget to wear your favorite holiday attire and receive a themed t-shirt with registration! Join us for a night of fun, lights, and holiday spirit that you won’t want to miss!
Organiser's Description
Come join us for the first ever O Holy Lights 5k Run/Walk at the FREEDOM FACTORY [https://www.freedomfactoryusa.com/] in Bradenton Florida.
"THE LIGHTS ARE BRIGHTLY SHINING"
This is a chance to run or walk through the Awesome BRADENTON HOLIDAY LIGHTS FESTIVAL [https://www.freedomfactoryusa.com/lightsfestival] at the FREEDOM FACTORY [https://www.freedomfactoryusa.com/] and enjoy the Christmas Spirit.
The Run/Walk will begin at 5:30pm.
NO PETS WILL BE ALLOWED.
A THEMED T-SHIRT WILL BE GIVEN WITH EACH REGISTRATION.
This is a Themed event but will be Chip Timed. Awards will be given by Chip Time.
There will be around 100,000 lights along your run/walk, including a HUGE lighted tunnel archway and a 50-foot Christmas Tree.
As you run through the course, you will hear different Christmas songs to keep you pumped up and in the Christmas Spirit.
Things to note regarding the course. If you sign up for the 5K RUN/WALK division, you will start out running around the Freedom Factory grounds Off-Road grassy area for 1 mile, then transitioning to ashphault/concrete. The last 1 1/2 miles will be the most fun! You will start seeing the light show at it's greatest going through a HUGE tunnel of lights. You will transition to hard pack sand/gravel as you travel through the Crown Victoria car maze. The final stretch is entering the Freedom Factory track where you will run/walk around the entire track and through the Amazing Lightshow. Your Finish will be greeted by a 50 foot Christmas Tree in the center track.
If you are in a wheelchair or pushing a stroller and don't want to walk in the grass or hard sand and gravel portions, you can opt for the WHEELCHAIR AND STROLLER DIVISION. In this division, you will start on the pavement and stay on pavement the entire event. This would be a walking division that would be primarily the light show.
COME DRESSED IN YOUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY GEAR AND HAVE SOME FUN WITH US!
Maybe you can't make the Run/Walk event but still want to go through the lights, check out the Bradenton Holiday Lights Festival website for more information. BRADENTON HOLIDAY LIGHTS FESTIVAL AT THE FREEDOM FACTORY. [https://www.freedomfactoryusa.com/lightsfestival]
"THE LIGHTS ARE BRIGHTLY SHINING"
This is a chance to run or walk through the Awesome BRADENTON HOLIDAY LIGHTS FESTIVAL [https://www.freedomfactoryusa.com/lightsfestival] at the FREEDOM FACTORY [https://www.freedomfactoryusa.com/] and enjoy the Christmas Spirit.
The Run/Walk will begin at 5:30pm.
NO PETS WILL BE ALLOWED.
A THEMED T-SHIRT WILL BE GIVEN WITH EACH REGISTRATION.
This is a Themed event but will be Chip Timed. Awards will be given by Chip Time.
There will be around 100,000 lights along your run/walk, including a HUGE lighted tunnel archway and a 50-foot Christmas Tree.
As you run through the course, you will hear different Christmas songs to keep you pumped up and in the Christmas Spirit.
Things to note regarding the course. If you sign up for the 5K RUN/WALK division, you will start out running around the Freedom Factory grounds Off-Road grassy area for 1 mile, then transitioning to ashphault/concrete. The last 1 1/2 miles will be the most fun! You will start seeing the light show at it's greatest going through a HUGE tunnel of lights. You will transition to hard pack sand/gravel as you travel through the Crown Victoria car maze. The final stretch is entering the Freedom Factory track where you will run/walk around the entire track and through the Amazing Lightshow. Your Finish will be greeted by a 50 foot Christmas Tree in the center track.
If you are in a wheelchair or pushing a stroller and don't want to walk in the grass or hard sand and gravel portions, you can opt for the WHEELCHAIR AND STROLLER DIVISION. In this division, you will start on the pavement and stay on pavement the entire event. This would be a walking division that would be primarily the light show.
COME DRESSED IN YOUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY GEAR AND HAVE SOME FUN WITH US!
Maybe you can't make the Run/Walk event but still want to go through the lights, check out the Bradenton Holiday Lights Festival website for more information. BRADENTON HOLIDAY LIGHTS FESTIVAL AT THE FREEDOM FACTORY. [https://www.freedomfactoryusa.com/lightsfestival]
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 13th December 2025 (5:30PM EST)
$38.10
This course will be on several different surfaces. Grass, hard sand, rock chip and pavement. It will end at the center track of the Freedom Factory. -
Wheelchair/Stroller Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 13th December 2025 (5:30PM EST)
$27.50
This course is all paved and best for Wheelchairs and Strollers. The course will go through all of the lights and finish at center track of the Freedom Factory.
O Holy Lights 5k Run/Walk
