Bright Lights 5K

NOV

25

2026

Bright Lights 5K and 1 mile Fun Run at Daniel Stowe Conservancy follows a multi-surface route and includes access to a Holidays at the Garden sneak peek party.

Wed 25 Nov 2026

Belmont, North Carolina

Website

5 kilometers

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About the race

Bright Lights 5K & Fun Run is an evening running event at Daniel Stowe Conservancy in Belmont, North Carolina on November 25, 2026, the day before Thanksgiving. The event offers two distances:

5K
1-ish Mile Fun Run

Race registration includes a race bib and either a custom ornament for the 1 mile entry or a finisher medal for the 5K. Participants are also eligible for a custom top three race medal and receive free entry to the Holidays at the Garden lights display for a sneak peek party before the display opens to the general public. Children two and under enter free; all others who wish to attend the sneak peek after party must be registered for the 5K or the 1 mile fun run.

The course is multi-surface and uses paved roads, natural trails, and garden pathways. The route is not described as stroller friendly, but a running or hiking stroller is considered doable. Packet pickup is scheduled on the day before and the day of the event. The event lists fundraising progress for the Daniel Stowe Conservancy and shows a raised amount of $274.13 toward a $1,000 goal. The event lists 238 participants and names OrthoCarolina among its sponsors. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.