Holiday Luminary 5K
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Holiday Luminary 5K : key facts
The Holiday Luminary event takes place on Friday, November 21, 2025, at the Overland Park Arboretum, 9209 W 179th Street, Overland Park, KS 66013. The event includes these distances:
- 5K
- 1 Mile
Event entry fees listed on the site are $45 for the 5K and $35 for the 1 Mile. The Arboretum requires a separate, mandatory admission ticket for anyone attending: $7 for adults, $3 for ages 6-17, and free for children 5 and under. Admission tickets are distributed at packet pickup.
Course, logistics and amenities
Both races start and finish near the LongHouse Visitors Center. The 1 Mile route is entirely on paved holiday luminary-trail sidewalks. The 5K begins on the luminary trail, continues onto less-traveled Arboretum acreage with a majority paved road section, loops back through tree canopies, and returns to the luminary path. The course is lit at the beginning and end of the 5K and along the entire 1 Mile; some 5K sections are darker and additional lighting is placed for safety. Headlamps or flashlights are recommended.
Amenities and logistics include long-sleeve event shirts for registrants who sign up before the shirt deadline (November 8), lighted finisher medals for all finishers, holiday cookie aid stations, post-race music and entertainment, and photo opportunities. Restrooms are available near the Start/Finish and about 0.25 miles into the course. Strollers are allowed with some off-road detours and must start toward the back. Dogs are not allowed in the Arboretum Gardens. Age-group awards are offered for first place only in the listed age ranges. Packet pickup is on Thursday, November 20 (12:00–5:00 PM) and day-of pickup opens at 4:30 PM at the Arboretum. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.