Running of the Lights
- Date Thu 1st January 2026
- Time 12:00AM EST
- Location Clemmons, North Carolina
- Price $24.00 - $40.00
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to kick off 2026 with a brilliant and festive start at the Running of the Lights in Clemmons, Forsyth! Taking place on January 1st, this exciting event has quickly become a family favorite, inviting participants of all ages to celebrate the New Year in a unique and healthy way.
Join fellow runners as you wind through the breathtaking Tanglewood Festival of Lights at midnight, transforming this enchanting Christmas wonderland into your own personal running course. Whether you choose to run, jog, or stroll, you'll enjoy a magical experience surrounded by dazzling lights and joyful holiday spirit. After crossing the finish line, indulge in delicious hot chocolate and snacks as you bask in the warmth of a healthy New Year. Plus, don't miss the exhilarating live feed countdown to the New Year from Times Square, culminating in the perfect launch for your race! Embrace the excitement and make unforgettable memories at this extraordinary event!
Join fellow runners as you wind through the breathtaking Tanglewood Festival of Lights at midnight, transforming this enchanting Christmas wonderland into your own personal running course. Whether you choose to run, jog, or stroll, you'll enjoy a magical experience surrounded by dazzling lights and joyful holiday spirit. After crossing the finish line, indulge in delicious hot chocolate and snacks as you bask in the warmth of a healthy New Year. Plus, don't miss the exhilarating live feed countdown to the New Year from Times Square, culminating in the perfect launch for your race! Embrace the excitement and make unforgettable memories at this extraordinary event!
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!
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
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $5.00 Fee & Long Sleeve Tech Shirt
Thu 1st January 2026 (12:00AM EST)
$40.00
Enjoy your New Year's run through 3.1ish miles of beautiful Christmas lights! This route sees the most light displays. -
Economy 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $4.00 Fee
Thu 1st January 2026 (12:00AM EST)
$31.00
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
Thu 1st January 2026 (12:00AM EST)
$29.00
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
Thu 1st January 2026 (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. $5.00 Fee & Long Sleeve Tech Shirt
$40.00
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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