Running of the Lights

  • Date Wed 1st January 2025
  • Time 12:00AM EST
  • Location Clemmons, North Carolina
  • Price $24.00 - $50.00
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances 5km

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Event summary

Join us for the exhilarating Running of the Lights on January 1, 2025, in the charming town of Clemmons, Forsyth! This vibrant event has quickly become a beloved family tradition, perfect for starting the New Year on a healthy and festive note. As the clock strikes midnight, participants will embark on a magical run through the Tanglewood Festival of Lights, experiencing a stunning display of lights and holiday cheer like never before.

Whether you're a competitive runner or simply looking to enjoy a scenic stroll, this event caters to all paces, ensuring everyone can soak in the beauty of the Christmas wonderland. After the run, indulge in delicious hot chocolate and snacks at the finish line, celebrating your accomplishment and the start of a new year. Donโ€™t miss out on this unique opportunity to kick off 2025 with joy, laughter, and a community spirit!

Organiser's Description

This event has quickly become a family favorite. Start the New Year off on a healthy note! Join us for a night of fun and celebration that starts with a celebratory toast ends with a hot chocolate to celebrate the healthy New Year! This run course is an experience of a lifetime. Runners wind through the park at midnight and experience the Tanglewood Festival of Lights in a whole new way, on foot! It is a Christmas wonderland of lights and action. Don't miss it!

Participants can stroll through the Christmas wonderland at whatever pace they choose, and then relish in hot chocolate and snacks provided at the finish line.

The race starts at the stroke of midnight. We will celebrate the New Year with a Live Feed of New York's Timesquare to count down the New Year, see the ball drop, and start the race!

Races

  • 5K Run/Walk

    Incl. $5.00 Fee & Long Sleeve Tech Shirt

    Wed 1st January 2025 (12:00AM EST)

    $50.00

    Enjoy your New Year's run through 3.1 miles of beautiful Christmas lights! This route sees the most light displays.
  • Economy 5K Run/Walk

    Incl. $5.00 Fee

    Wed 1st January 2025 (12:00AM EST)

    $40.00

    Have enough race shirts and medals? Enjoy the same great race and atmosphere, minus the medal and shirt! *Economy means you will NOT receive a shirt or medal*
  • 1.75 Mile Fun Run/Walk

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Wed 1st January 2025 (12:00AM EST)

    $31.00

    This event is an easy going run or walk and still allows participants to see some fun light displays.
  • Economy 1.75 Mile Fun Run/Walk

    Incl. $4.00 Fee

    Wed 1st January 2025 (12:00AM EST)

    $24.00

    This event is an easy going run or walk and still allows participants to see some fun light displays. *Economy means you will NOT receive a shirt or medal*
  • Virtual Fun Run or 5K

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & Long Sleeve Tech Shirt

    $34.00

    Can't join us in person but still want to enjoy the fun of running on New Years? Join us virtually!

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Location

Tanglewood Park, 7714 Idols Rd, Clemmons, 27012, NC, United States

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