Bright Lights 5K & Fun Run

The Bright Lights 5K & Fun Run is a race through the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden's Holiday at the Garden lights display. Race registration includes a custom bib, a race shirt, a shot at a custom race medal, and free entry into the Holidays at the Garden lights display for a sneak peek party.

Race Day Schedule:

4:00pm - 5:30pm - Packet Pickup in the Grand Hall

5:45pm - Entry Gates to the Garden Close

6:00pm - 5K

6:20ish pm - Garden Gates Reopen

6:45pm - 1-ish Mile Fun Run

7:00pm - 9:00pm - Holiday Lights Sneak Peek After Party

*Children 2 and under are free. All others wishing to get into the Holiday Lights sneak peek after party must register for the 5K or 1 Mile Fun Run.

*This is a multi-surface race and will take place on paved roads, grass fields, natural trails and garden pathways.

*Bright Lights 5K and Fun Run is not a 'stroller friendly' course but is doable with a running or hiking stroller.

Registration Policies

There are NO refunds for this race if you did not enroll in the Refund Protection Program. Race Management reserves the right to cancel or modify the event due to unfavorable conditions. Registration fees are not refundable in the event of cancellation due to 'Acts of God'.

Contact information

Event contact: Eric Smallwood

Email: [email protected]