Bright Lights 5K & 1 Mile Walk

Join us for Bright Lights 5K & 1-Mile Walk for Easterseals! This is the only night when Ritzy's Fantasy of Lights will be closed to vehicle and carriage traffic and open only for runners, walkers, and people using mobility equipment! 

There will be no carriage rides on this night.

NO dogs are allowed at the event (except for service dogs).

Parking

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

Course

• The 5K (2.88 miles) consists of three loops around Garvin Park.
• Start: 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.
• The course loops around the back of the park, passing all lighted attractions.
• A water stop is located near the end of loop one.
• Continue past the fountain area to begin lap two and repeat until you have passed the fountain three times.
• Finish: 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.

• Walkers participating in the 5K: Please keep a pace to complete the race within an hour. Please allow runners to pass you.

Awards

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

Packet Pickup at Ultimate Fit on December 3rd

• • To reduce traffic on race night, please pick up your bib and shirt at Ultimate Fit (1412 S. Green River Road, Evansville) on Tuesday, December 3, from 3:30-6:30 PM.
  • You may pick up packets for others as well.
  • 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 sponsored by Greer’s Flooring

(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! Our secret Bright Light judges will be scouring all runners and walkers and looking for the best of the best in holiday attire. Costumed participants will walk the red carpet courtesy of Greer’s Flooring, get their photo taken, and receive a holiday ornament at the event. We’ll post photos of the best costumes on the Easterseals Rehabilitation Center Facebook page the next day and 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! Don’t be shy… show us your Bright Lights Costumes and Holiday Flair!

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.