Rome Lights Fest 5k Walk/Run
- Date Fri 28th November 2025
- Time 4:30PM EST
- Location Rome, New York
- Price Free - $29.15
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the Rome Lights Fest 5K Walk/Run on Friday, November 28, 2025, in the charming city of Rome, Oneida! This festive event kicks off at 5:00 PM from City Hall on W. Dominick Street, offering participants a dazzling route that meanders through the holiday lights of the city. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a joyful stroll, choose from a 5K run/walk or a 1.3-mile holiday stroll. Plus, kids can join in the fun with a FREE Kid's Run at 4:30 PM!
As the sun sets, the celebration continues with local food trucks, the City’s Christmas Tree Lighting, and a spectacular fireworks display to light up the night sky. Participants will receive a special long sleeve shirt to commemorate the event, and awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers, along with age group awards. Don’t miss out on this magical evening that heralds the start of the holiday season in Rome! Sign up before October 16 to ensure your shirt size and join us for a night of fun, fitness, and festive cheer!
As the sun sets, the celebration continues with local food trucks, the City’s Christmas Tree Lighting, and a spectacular fireworks display to light up the night sky. Participants will receive a special long sleeve shirt to commemorate the event, and awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers, along with age group awards. Don’t miss out on this magical evening that heralds the start of the holiday season in Rome! Sign up before October 16 to ensure your shirt size and join us for a night of fun, fitness, and festive cheer!
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. The route will be closed to traffic!
Choose your pace:
FREE Kid's run!
5K Run/Walk
1.3-Mile Holiday Stroll
When the race ends, the celebration begins! Stay for a festive evening featuring:
Local 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!
Top 3 Male and Female Awards and Age Group Awards. Under 10. 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70/over.
FREE KIDS RUN at 4:30p! Add T-shirt for only $10!
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. The route will be closed to traffic!
Choose your pace:
FREE Kid's run!
5K Run/Walk
1.3-Mile Holiday Stroll
When the race ends, the celebration begins! Stay for a festive evening featuring:
Local 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!
Top 3 Male and Female Awards and Age Group Awards. Under 10. 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70/over.
FREE KIDS RUN at 4:30p! Add T-shirt for only $10!
Timing and results provided by Leone Timing.
More details coming soonsave the date for this magical start to the holiday season in Rome!
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