North Carolina · 5K · 1.75 Miles
Running of the Lights
Running of the Lights is a 5K and 1.75 Miles event held in Clemmons, North Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Friday, January 1, 2027.
- Race day
- January 1, 2027
- Location
- Clemmons, NC
Race details
- Date
- Friday, January 1, 2027
- Location
- Clemmons, North Carolina
- Distances
- 5K, 1.75 Miles
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 12:00 AM EST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the Running of the Lights
Start your New Year with a healthy tradition at Running of the Lights! This unique January race begins at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Day and takes participants on a magical run or walk through the dazzling Tanglewood Festival of Lights in Clemmons, North Carolina. Choose between the 5K(ish) Run/Walk or the 1.75 Mile Fun Run/Walk and experience a one-of-a-kind course that transforms the park’s Christmas wonderland into your personal race route. Before the race, you’ll join hundreds of …
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Running of the Lights: common questions
- When is the Running of the Lights?
- The next confirmed date is Friday, January 1, 2027.
- Where is the Running of the Lights held?
- In Clemmons, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Running of the Lights offer?
- 5K and 1.75 Miles.
- How do I register for the Running of the Lights?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Running of the Lights?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $45 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Running of the Lights start?
- 12:00 AM EST.
- What is the course like at the Running of the Lights?
- Loop course; Road surface.
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