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Running of the Lights

Thu January 1 2026
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Running of the Lights

Ring in the New Year as you run or walk through the Tanglewood Festival of Lights at the stroke of midnight on December 31!

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Create a new NYE tradition!

A New Year's tradition for families, friends, and community! Join us for a night of fun and celebration that starts with a celebratory toast and ends with a hot chocolate to celebrate a great start to the 2025 New Year! You won't want to miss out on this race experience! 

 

5K Run/Walk

$35 12:00AM EST Price increases after June 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT
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Economy 5K Run/Walk

$27 12:00AM EST Price increases after June 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT
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1.75 Mile Fun Run/Walk

$25 12:00AM EST Price increases after June 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT
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Economy 1.75 Mile Fun Run/Walk

$20 12:00AM EST Price increases after June 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT
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Virtual Fun Run or 5K

$35 Registration ends December 29, 2025 at 11:59pm EST
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What's included with registration

  • Finishers medal 
  • Custom race shirt
  • New Year's Party Atmosphere and Celebratory Toast!
  • Time Square Ball Drop Streamed at the Start Line
  • Race photos
  • And more!!!

2025 Swag

Stay tuned for the 2026 shirt & finisher medal. (The image below is the 2025 swag)

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Event Location

Tanglewood Park
7714 Idols Rd
Clemmons, NC US 27012

 

Directions for the Entrance for the Race 

 

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