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CarMax Tacky Light Run

December 13, 2025 North Pole
Midlothian, VA 23114 US

#NEVERTOOTACKY

In Person Tacky

2025 CarMax Tacky Light Run

$35
($25: Ages 4 - 14)
6:00PM EST Youth pricing available for ages 4-14; pricing will adjust on the check out page.
Open to ages 4+.
Kids Run - 3:45 PM start

2025 Twilight 1-Mile Kids Run

$20 3:45PM EST 1 mile run for kids ages 4-12 occurring prior to the CarMax Tacky Light Run - not eligible for party pricing
Open to ages 4 - 12.

2025 Virtual CarMax Tacky Light Run

$35
($25: Ages 4 - 14)
Youth pricing available for ages 4-14; pricing will adjust on the check out page.
Open to ages 4+.

STEP INTO A TACKY WONDERLAND!

We’re turning RVA’s tacky light tradition into a can’t miss event for walkers, runners, Santa-lovers, and elves-at-heart! Spend the night immersed in holiday cheer and discover dozens of homes with over-the-top tacky lights in the Walton Park neighborhood. Rally your family and friends because this is a night that’ll have you feeling like you’ve landed in the North Pole!

TWILIGHT 1-Mile Kids Run

The holiday tradition turned fun run may have just gotten better for the littles in your life! Kids ages 4-12 can toe the start line of the Twilight 1-Mile Kids Run on the afternoon of December 13th for a fun run that’s less about the lights and more about racing across the finish line with other kids. The 1-mile route will head into the North Pole forest and will finish under the CarMax Tacky Light Run structure towards the famed light tunnel. After securing a finisher medal, all participants are invited to the North Pole for a post-race party complete with mascots, Santa, cookies, and more!

 
*Not eligible for Party Pricing or Youth Pricing. No Strollers or Wagons. ONE parent/guardian can accompany a child 8 or under in the 1-mile event for free. Race perks (shirt or beanie, medal, finish food) will not be included. You must sign a companion waiver during registration or at packet pick up on race day.

Event Schedule

Friday, December 12

3:00 - 6:00 PM 
Santa’s Workshop (packet pick up) at TBD

Saturday, December 13

2:30 - 3:30 PM 
Santa’s Workshop (packet pickup) open for Twilight 1-Mile Kids Run at the North Pole in Mid-Lothian Mines Park
3:45 PM
Twilight 1-Mile Kids Run begins
4:00 PM 
Santa’s Workshop (packet pick up) open for CarMax Tacky Light Run at the North Pole in Mid-Lothian Mines Park 
6:00 PM
CarMax Tacky Light Run begins
9:00 PM
The North Pole closes

 

Sports Backers invests in the future of active living in our region through our youth programs – Kids On The Move and the Active Living Leadership ALL Stars. From the youngest kids getting an opportunity to be a part of a running or fitness club, reaping the socio-emotional benefits while moving more, to those on their way to adulthood and applying to college, Sports Backers is passionate about supporting Richmond region youth. Your donation makes it possible for us to support the most important part of our community – our kids. They are the future and we know that by investing in them and instilling healthy habits now, it benefits us all.

Questions? Feedback?

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Sports Backers’ mission is to inspire people to live actively. Since 1991, Sports Backers has fostered a culture of active living in Central Virginia through its participatory sporting events and community-based programs that have inspired hundreds of thousands of people in the region to set fitness goals and pursue an active lifestyle. In everything that we do, we strive to promote health equity and create accessible opportunities for active living throughout our region.

We fulfill our mission by: (1) advocating for bike and pedestrian infrastructure; (2) energizing the community through events; and (3) building a network of community-led group fitness programs in schools and neighborhoods. With your support, we can make this region a more vibrant place to live where safe opportunities to walk, run, bike, or workout abound and where access to these activities are available to all. Thank you for considering an investment in our region’s future!

Cancellation Policy

Entry fees are non-refundable, even in the case of a race cancellation, event postponement, even format changes, and/or if you are unable to participate. Race numbers and entries cannot be transferred to another person. No exceptions. This means once we have received your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate, and you may not give or sell your number to anyone else. Anyone found participating with another person’s number will be disqualified and both people will be barred from future Sports Backers events, including the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k and Allianz Richmond Marathon.

Deferrals

We’re sorry, but deferrals are not available for the CarMax Tacky Light Run. All registrations are final, and we are unable to offer deferrals or refunds. We appreciate your understanding and can’t wait to celebrate the holiday fun with you!

Virtual Switches

You may switch to or from the virtual event to the in-person event at no cost.

If you would like to switch events, please follow these steps: Sign into RunSignUp > Profile > Upcoming Events > Manage Registration > Transfer Event > Choose New Event. If you have any issues you can email info@sportsbackers.org. Switches will be allowed up until race morning unless your intended distance has reached capacity.

Rules

  • NO ALCOHOL may be consumed before the event.
  • You may NOT bring outside alcohol.
  • Minimum Age to run or walk is 4. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
  • Strollers, Joggers, Wagons and Backpacks – Strollers, joggers and carriers are permitted but if you are using one of these things to take children along the course, please be sure to sign the waiver for the child at packet pickup and receive your stroller tag. The tag must be attached in plain view on the stroller/jogger/carrier, etc., before you are allowed on the course.
  • No dogs allowed – For the safety of all participants, dogs are not allowed in the event.

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