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Bright Lights 5K & 1 Mile Walk in Evansville, IN 2026
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Bright Lights 5K & 1 Mile Walk 2026

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Date
December 2, 2026
Location
Evansville, IN
Discipline
Running
Registration
Open · from $5
Distances2.88 MilesBright Lights 1-Mile Walk1 Miles5K

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Description

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).

If you participate in the 5K, you can enjoy the 1-Mile walk at no additional cost!

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 400 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 2nd

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 2, 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 event night, Wednesday, December 3, from 3:30-5:30 PM at the Run/Walk tent near the starting line.

NEW for 2025!

FINISHER MEDALS FOR THE FIRST 400 to cross the finish line!

We know everyone wants one and we want you to have one too!

Please come back for MORE exciting updates to be posted for our 10th year! We are still working on the best year yet!

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