Rome Lights Fest 5k
- Date Fri 28th November 2025
- Time 5:00PM EST
- Location Rome, New York
- Price $23.15
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to kick off the holiday season with the Rome Lights Fest 5K & Walk on Friday, November 28, 2025, in the beautiful city of Rome, Oneida. This festive event starts at 5:00 PM, inviting participants to lace up their shoes and enjoy a sparkling evening filled with excitement and community spirit. Runners and walkers will embark on a scenic course beginning at City Hall on W. Dominick Street, navigating George Street, circling the picturesque Vogel Park, and returning to soak in the enchanting glow of the city’s holiday lights.
Choose your pace with a 5K Run/Walk or a 1.3-Mile Holiday Stroll, perfect for all ages and fitness levels. After crossing the finish line, the celebration continues with local vendors and food trucks, the City’s Christmas Tree Lighting, and a dazzling fireworks finale to illuminate the night sky. All participants will receive a special long sleeve shirt as a keepsake of this magical evening. Don't miss out—register before October 16 to secure your preferred shirt size! Join us for a memorable start to the holiday season in Rome, where joy and community come together in a spectacular way!
Choose your pace with a 5K Run/Walk or a 1.3-Mile Holiday Stroll, perfect for all ages and fitness levels. After crossing the finish line, the celebration continues with local vendors and food trucks, the City’s Christmas Tree Lighting, and a dazzling fireworks finale to illuminate the night sky. All participants will receive a special long sleeve shirt as a keepsake of this magical evening. Don't miss out—register before October 16 to secure your preferred shirt size! Join us for a memorable start to the holiday season in Rome, where joy and community come together in a spectacular way!
Organiser's Description
sparkles Rome Lights Fest 5K & Walk sparkles
Presented by Rome Clean & Green, the City of Rome, and the Roman Runners
Kick off the holiday season with us on Friday, November 28 at 5:00 PM! Lace up for a sparkling evening as runners and walkers take off from City Hall on W. Dominick Street, make their way up George Street, circle Vogel Park, and return to enjoy the glow of Romes holiday lights.
Choose your pace:
5K Run/Walk
1.3-Mile Holiday Stroll
When the race ends, the celebration begins! Stay for a festive evening featuring:
Local vendors & food trucks
The Citys Christmas Tree Lighting
A fireworks finale to light up the night
Participants will receive a special Rome Lights Fest 5k long sleeve shirt! Sign up by October 16 to make sure you get the size you need.
Packet pickup will be 2p-5p at Rome City Hall.
Price: $20/plus processing fee until September 30
$23 until October 31
$26 until November 14
$29 until November 28
18 and Under only $15!
Timing and results provided by Leone Timing.
More details coming soonsave the date for this magical start to the holiday season in Rome!
Presented by Rome Clean & Green, the City of Rome, and the Roman Runners
Kick off the holiday season with us on Friday, November 28 at 5:00 PM! Lace up for a sparkling evening as runners and walkers take off from City Hall on W. Dominick Street, make their way up George Street, circle Vogel Park, and return to enjoy the glow of Romes holiday lights.
Choose your pace:
5K Run/Walk
1.3-Mile Holiday Stroll
When the race ends, the celebration begins! Stay for a festive evening featuring:
Local vendors & food trucks
The Citys Christmas Tree Lighting
A fireworks finale to light up the night
Participants will receive a special Rome Lights Fest 5k long sleeve shirt! Sign up by October 16 to make sure you get the size you need.
Packet pickup will be 2p-5p at Rome City Hall.
Price: $20/plus processing fee until September 30
$23 until October 31
$26 until November 14
$29 until November 28
18 and Under only $15!
Timing and results provided by Leone Timing.
More details coming soonsave the date for this magical start to the holiday season in Rome!
Rome Lights Fest 5k
