Running of the Lights
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Running of the Lights
Running of the Lights is a New Year's Day running and walking event held on January 1, 2027, at Tanglewood Park in Clemmons, North Carolina. The event offers both in-person and virtual participation and routes that take participants through the park's Festival of Lights, an area normally open to cars.
Distances and options:
- 5K Run/Walk
- Economy 5K Run/Walk
- 1.75 Mile Fun Run/Walk
- Economy 1.75 Mile Fun Run/Walk
- Virtual Fun Run or 5K
The event includes a celebratory toast and a live stream of the New York City Times Square Ball Drop at the start area. At the finish, participants are offered hot chocolate and snacks. Registered participants receive a custom finisher medal, a custom race shirt, and race photos. The course runs through the illuminated displays of the Tanglewood Festival of Lights inside Tanglewood Park.
Event location: Tanglewood Park, 7714 Idols Rd, Clemmons, NC 27012. The event description notes a New Year's party atmosphere and post-race refreshments as part of the event experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
