Carol of Lights Run

DEC
14
2025
Run through a winter wonderland on Texas Tech campus lit by over 25,000 colored lights, with carolers along the course and a lap through Jones AT&T Stadium on the 5K. Finishers get Santa's treats and the event benefits a local children's charity.
Sun 14 Dec 2025
5 kilometers

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Carol of Lights Run

The Carol of Lights Run takes place on Sunday, December 14, 2025, on the Texas Tech University campus in Lubbock, Texas (Memorial Circle / 2500 Broadway). The campus is decorated with more than 25,000 colored lights. The event offers two course options and includes a lap through Jones AT&T Stadium on the 5K course. Carolers perform along the course and runners receive Santa's treats after finishing. Items will be collected for a local children's charity.

  • 5K - Dasher (13 and over)
  • 1 Mile - Dasher (13 and over)
  • 5K - Elf (12 and under)
  • 1 Mile - Elf (12 and under)

Event details and logistics

Registration categories and age groups are published, with entry fees varying by date and category; fees in the published schedule range from $25 to $50. Registration by November 30, 2025 guarantees a race T-shirt. Packet pickup is mandatory and is scheduled on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at QuarterFour, 6524 Slide Road, Lubbock. Volunteer roles listed for the event include packet pickup, water stops (outside Jones AT&T Stadium), finish line support, course monitoring, and athlete food distribution. Course maps, parking information, and the athlete guide are provided by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
1-Mile

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