The Light Run

From Good Day for a Run
- Date Wed 17th December 2025
- Time 6:00PM EST
- Location Pitman, New Jersey
- Price $22.20
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a festive celebration at The Light Run, organized by Good Day for a Run! This exciting holiday-themed fun run will take place on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, in the charming town of Pitman, Gloucester. Participants will enjoy a vibrant 3.1-mile course adorned with the brightest and most colorful holiday lights, creating a magical atmosphere perfect for all ages.
Join in the spirit of giving as this event supports the Kids' Caring Foundation and Acenda Health. While participation is all about funβthere's no timing and the roads aren't closedβeveryone is encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy donation for Acenda Health if they can. After the run, celebrate at Merryman's Pub with a special after-party, where youβll receive a custom "Light Run" signature gift and a drink ticket. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a joyful community experience, The Light Run promises to be a highlight of the holiday season!
Join in the spirit of giving as this event supports the Kids' Caring Foundation and Acenda Health. While participation is all about funβthere's no timing and the roads aren't closedβeveryone is encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy donation for Acenda Health if they can. After the run, celebrate at Merryman's Pub with a special after-party, where youβll receive a custom "Light Run" signature gift and a drink ticket. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a joyful community experience, The Light Run promises to be a highlight of the holiday season!
Organiser's Description
JOIN IN ON THE HOLIDAY FUN AS WE CONTINUE THIS HOLIDAY RUNNING CHARITY TRADITION!
YOU WILL BE RUNNING APPROXIMATELY 3.1 MILES THROUGH THE NEIGHBORHOODS OF PITMAN WITH THE BRIGHTEST AND MOST COLORFUL LIGHTS! PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE CUSTOM "LIGHT RUN" SIGNATURE GIFT AND A DRINK TICKET FOR THE AFTER PARTY!
HOLIDAY AFTER PARTY WILL BE AT MERRYMAN'S PUB IN PITMAN.
THIS RACE SUPPORTS BOTH _KIDS' CARING FOUNDATION AND ACENDA HEALTH._ WE WILL ACCEPT UNWRAPPED TOY DONATIONS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE RUN FOR _ACENDA HEALTH_ (FORMERLY ROBIN'S NEST) SO DONATE IF YOU CAN - BUT NOT REQUIRED.
PLEASE NOTE - THIS IS A FUN RUN, NOT A RACE! IT IS NOT TIMED AND ROADS ARE NOT CLOSED. THE MAJORITY OF RUN CAN TAKE PLACE ON SIDEWALKS. PEDESTRIAN LAWS SHOULD BE FOLLOWED. ALL AGES ARE WELCOME, BUT CHILDREN SHOULD BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.
_THIS RUN IS CO-SPONSORED BY MEAN GUY RUNNING AND GOOD DAY FOR A RUN._
_VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. SIGN UP ON "VOLUNTEER TAB"_
YOU WILL BE RUNNING APPROXIMATELY 3.1 MILES THROUGH THE NEIGHBORHOODS OF PITMAN WITH THE BRIGHTEST AND MOST COLORFUL LIGHTS! PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE CUSTOM "LIGHT RUN" SIGNATURE GIFT AND A DRINK TICKET FOR THE AFTER PARTY!
HOLIDAY AFTER PARTY WILL BE AT MERRYMAN'S PUB IN PITMAN.
THIS RACE SUPPORTS BOTH _KIDS' CARING FOUNDATION AND ACENDA HEALTH._ WE WILL ACCEPT UNWRAPPED TOY DONATIONS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE RUN FOR _ACENDA HEALTH_ (FORMERLY ROBIN'S NEST) SO DONATE IF YOU CAN - BUT NOT REQUIRED.
PLEASE NOTE - THIS IS A FUN RUN, NOT A RACE! IT IS NOT TIMED AND ROADS ARE NOT CLOSED. THE MAJORITY OF RUN CAN TAKE PLACE ON SIDEWALKS. PEDESTRIAN LAWS SHOULD BE FOLLOWED. ALL AGES ARE WELCOME, BUT CHILDREN SHOULD BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.
_THIS RUN IS CO-SPONSORED BY MEAN GUY RUNNING AND GOOD DAY FOR A RUN._
_VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. SIGN UP ON "VOLUNTEER TAB"_
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