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 experience like no other at the inaugural O Holy Lights 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, December 13th, 2025, in beautiful Bradenton, Manatee! This exciting event invites participants of all ages to soak in the Christmas spirit as they traverse the stunning Bradenton Holiday Lights Festival at the iconic Freedom Factory. With a dazzling display of around 80,000 lights, including a magnificent 50-foot Christmas tree and a mesmerizing lighted tunnel archway, you'll be surrounded by holiday cheer from start to finish!
Join us for the 5k run, which kicks off at 6 PM and is chip-timed, ensuring your performance is accurately recorded. For those who prefer a more leisurely pace, the 1-mile walk begins at 5:30 PM and is designed to be wheelchair and stroller-friendly. Participants will enjoy the magical light show and festive music while running or walking through this enchanting experience. Plus, the first 1,000 registrants will receive a special shoe glow light to brighten their journey! Don’t miss out on this chance to celebrate the season—register now and come dressed in your favorite holiday attire for a night of joy, health, and community!
Join us for the 5k run, which kicks off at 6 PM and is chip-timed, ensuring your performance is accurately recorded. For those who prefer a more leisurely pace, the 1-mile walk begins at 5:30 PM and is designed to be wheelchair and stroller-friendly. Participants will enjoy the magical light show and festive music while running or walking through this enchanting experience. Plus, the first 1,000 registrants will receive a special shoe glow light to brighten their journey! Don’t miss out on this chance to celebrate the season—register now and come dressed in your favorite holiday attire for a night of joy, health, and community!
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 FIRST 1,000 TO REGISTER WILL HAVE THE OPTION TO RECEIVE A SHOE GLOW LIGHT TO WEAR DURING THE EVENT (SHOWN BELOW)
The 1 Mile Walk will begin at 5:30pm (not timed). The 5k Run will begin at 6pm (chip timed event).
NO PETS WILL BE ALLOWED.
A THEMED T-SHIRT WILL BE GIVEN WITH EACH REGISTRATION.
AVAILABLE FOR $10 WHEN REGISTERING IS A CHRISTMAS THEMED BUCKET HAT. _ONLY 50 AVAILABLE, SO GET THEM WHILE YOU CAN. (SHOWN BELOW)_
This is a Themed event and the 5k will be Chip Timed. Awards will be given by Chip Time.
There will be around 80,000 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 1 MILE WALK THAT IS STROLLER AND WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY. If you want to enjoy the lightshow and aren't interested in the off-road portions, then this is your 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]
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DONT FORGET, ONCE YOU REGISTER YOU WILL RECEIVE A PERSONAL REFERRAL URL THAT WILL BE IN YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL. JUST COPY THIS URL, SHARE IT WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY AND ONCE 5 PEOPLE REGISTER WITH YOUR URL, YOU WILL RECEIVE $20 BACK. WHAT A DEAL!!
"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 FIRST 1,000 TO REGISTER WILL HAVE THE OPTION TO RECEIVE A SHOE GLOW LIGHT TO WEAR DURING THE EVENT (SHOWN BELOW)
The 1 Mile Walk will begin at 5:30pm (not timed). The 5k Run will begin at 6pm (chip timed event).
NO PETS WILL BE ALLOWED.
A THEMED T-SHIRT WILL BE GIVEN WITH EACH REGISTRATION.
AVAILABLE FOR $10 WHEN REGISTERING IS A CHRISTMAS THEMED BUCKET HAT. _ONLY 50 AVAILABLE, SO GET THEM WHILE YOU CAN. (SHOWN BELOW)_
This is a Themed event and the 5k will be Chip Timed. Awards will be given by Chip Time.
There will be around 80,000 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 1 MILE WALK THAT IS STROLLER AND WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY. If you want to enjoy the lightshow and aren't interested in the off-road portions, then this is your 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]
_______________________
DONT FORGET, ONCE YOU REGISTER YOU WILL RECEIVE A PERSONAL REFERRAL URL THAT WILL BE IN YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL. JUST COPY THIS URL, SHARE IT WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY AND ONCE 5 PEOPLE REGISTER WITH YOUR URL, YOU WILL RECEIVE $20 BACK. WHAT A DEAL!!
Races
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5k Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 13th December 2025 (6:00PM 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. -
1Mile 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.
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