Events

Bright Nights Road Race

When
Nov 30th, 2026
5:00pm - 5:00pm
Where
21 edwards stSpringfield

Not your ordinary walk in the park!

Run the 5k route through the magnificent lighting displays.

Race Details

Monday, November 30, 2026
Check-In at 5PM
Race Starts at 6:30PM

For participants, entrance is at the Trafton Road Gate – Cyr Arena

*Rain Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2026

The race begins at the Seuss Land Arch (Walker Grandstand).  The route is to the Poinsettia Candles (Picknelly Field) and back to Seuss Land.

Runners must be at least 14 years old on race day.

Includes souvenir long-sleeve shirt, post-race soup supper at the Bright Nights Storage Facility, and Bright Nights Gift Pass good for one car admission.

No post entries
No refunds
No substitutions
No runners under the age of 14 on race day
No headphones
No baby strollers
No walking
No dogs/pets
No bandit runners

Registration and post-race soup supper are in the Bright Nights Maintenance/Storage Facility

Registration Fee – $85

Registration opens in September – Date to be announced

Limited to the first 500 completed and paid registrants

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