Prairie Lights Sneak-A-Peek
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Prairie Lights Sneak A Peek 5K and 3 Mile Walk
The 18th annual Sneak A Peek event at Prairie Lights comprises a timed 5K run night and a separate 3 mile walk night. The timed run is scheduled for November 21 and the walk is scheduled for November 22. Registration is limited each night and no walk-up registration is offered.
Distances:
- 5K run
- 3 mile walk
Entry fees for Sneak-A-Peek 2026 are tiered by date: $35 early registration (July 27–September 30), $40 registration (October 1–October 17), and $45 late registration (October 18–November 11). All participants receive a commemorative T-shirt.
Packet pickup is available on three days before the event:
- Wednesday, November 18, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Thursday, November 19, 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Friday, November 20, 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Pickup location is 5610 Lake Ridge Parkway, Grand Prairie, Texas 75052. Staff will also be on site for packet pickup on event days.
Proceeds support Parks, Arts and Recreation department scholarships that help cover program fees for participants in need. Awards are presented only on the timed 5K race day; 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards are given across age groups from 0-8 through 75+. Concessions will be available. Dogs on leash are allowed but are not permitted inside the Prairie Lights Holiday Village tent. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
