Legendary Lights 5K
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Legendary Lights 5K - 10K - Kids Run
The event on 12/06/2026 in Clifton, Ohio includes road races organized by Run Bob Racing and races that begin at the Clifton Shelter House. The Historic Clifton Mill displays over 4 million lights illuminating the mill, the gorge, riverbanks, trees and bridges; race registration includes admission to the nightly Legendary Lights Show and Christmas Village during the 2026 season, and registrants can request an emailed ticket after registering.
Distances
- 5K
- 10K (new for 2026)
- Kids Run : 700 m for age 10 and under
The main course starts at the Shelter House, heads north on Clay Street, continues out on Tanyard Road, then returns to the Shelter House in an out and back layout. For safety in darkness, 10K participants are required to maintain a pace of 12:30 minutes per mile or faster; participants who cannot maintain that pace are advised to choose the 5K.
The Kids Run is one lap or two laps around the block and does not require online pre-race registration; it is free if at least one parent or guardian is registered for the 5K or 10K, and children may be registered at the race-day check-in table.
Registration facts for the adult races: registration opens 09/25/2026 and closes 10/31/2026; registration fee is $30.00. The Kids Run registration opens 09/25/2026 and remains available through race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
