Christmas City Under the Lights 5K - Minden

Christmas City Under the Lights 5K & 1 Mile - Minden

The event takes place Saturday, December 5, 2026, in downtown Minden, Nebraska, around the Kearney County Courthouse and with the start area in front of the Minden Opera House. It is hosted by Kearney County Health Services. The morning run uses glow sticks and is described as a pre-sunrise event beneath the courthouse Christmas lights.

Registration options and fees are listed for each event. A T-Shirt registration deadline is Thursday, November 19; registration remains open after that date but shirts are not guaranteed. Proceeds from the event will support Minden's 150th Anniversary Celebration. Volunteers are needed for the event.

Event distances and formats include:

• 5K glow stick run, T-Shirt available if registered by November 19
• 1 Mile fun run, three laps around the inside courthouse square; lap options .33 or .66 miles
• Kids 1 Mile entry free, no T-Shirt option indicated

Fees published for the listed events are $20 for the 5K, $15 for the 1 Mile with T-Shirt, and free for the kids 1 Mile no T-Shirt option. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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