Bright Lights Run/Fast Walk race

✨ Join Us for a Festive Evening!

• Event: Bright Lights 5K & 1-Mile Walk for Easterseals.
• Special Night: This is the only night when Ritzy's Fantasy of Lights will be closed to vehicle and carriage traffic, open only for runners, walkers, and people using mobility equipment!
• Carriage Rides: There will be no carriage rides on this night.
• Dogs: NO dogs are allowed at the event (except for service dogs).

🅿️ Parking Information

• Location: Please park in the lot next to Bosse Field or the overflow area across the street on Heidelbach Ave.
• Restrictions: No parking is allowed inside Garvin Park.

🏃‍♂️ Course Details

• Distance: The 5K (2.88 miles) consists of three loops around Garvin Park.
• Start Point: Just off Morgan Ave inside Garvin Park, run/walk at the corner of Main Street and Morgan Avenue, go toward the 7 lighted trees, turn right, and follow the light show route.
• Water Stop: A water stop is located near the end of loop one.
• Finish Line: After the third lap, take a sharp right at the 7 lighted trees and head back to the Main Street and Morgan Avenue starting point. Medals will be given to the first 150 finishers.

🏆 Awards

• Overall Winners: Overall Male and Female winners will be awarded.
• Age Groups: Awards will be given to the top two males and females in several age groups, including 1-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80+.

🎟️ Packet Pickup

• Date: To reduce traffic on race night, please pick up your bib and shirt at Ultimate Fit on Tuesday, December 3, from 3:30-6:30 PM.
• Group Pickup: You may pick up packets for others as well.
• Race Day Pickup: If you cannot make it to Ultimate Fit, pickup will be available at Garvin Park on Wednesday, December 4, from 3:30-5:30 PM at the Run/Walk tent near the starting line.

🎭 NEW for 2024: Bright Lights Costume Contest!

This is totally optional, but who doesn't like Rudolph and his red nose, Santa Claus, the Grinch, and of course an Elf in tights! Come dressed in your best holiday creations as a runner or walker at Bright Lights 5K/1 mile walk and you’ll be entered into the contest!

• Judging: Our secret Bright Light judges will be looking for the best of the best in holiday attire.
• Activities: Costumed participants will walk the red carpet, get their photo taken, and receive a holiday ornament at the event.
• Prizes: We will award top prizes to the best 3 costumes with each receiving a $25 VISA Gift Card and a Carriage Gift Certificate to Ritzy's Fantasy of Lights!

🍔 NEW for 2024: Food Trucks at Bright Lights

Enjoy dinner, snacks, hot coffee, and cocoa while you’re seeing the lights. The following local food trucks will be in attendance: The Pizza Revolution, Tater Temptations, and Traveling Tom's Coffee Truck of Evansville.

For more information, visit Bright Lights Run/Fast Walk Event Page.