The most dazzling 5K

Run off Thanksgiving dinner at our 2024 'Oh What Fun it is to Run' 5K through the Christmas Carnival of Lights!

Run with us Friday, November 29th from 5pm-6pm.

This event is geared toward runners and joggers, but if you want to slow things down and soak in the holiday magic at your own pace, consider joining our Walk Through Night later in the evening.

Check out all the details here!

Registration

Early Bird Price:

  • Ages 2 & under: Free

  • Ages 3 - 12: $19.99

  • Ages 13 & up: $24.99

*Prices are subject to change

Details

Each race packet is full of festive cheer! You'll receive one free apple cider coupon, a 5K race sticker, a finisher medal, and a return car pass for a future fun family outing! (While supplies last.)

Afterward, stick around for more holiday fun, including ice skating, delicious food and drinks, and festive shopping in our boutique await you! ($)

Please note: Pets are not allowed for everyone's safety. Participants must remain on the designated path and are not permitted to enter the light displays. Participants must arrive at least 15 minutes before the race start time. Participants will not be allowed on the path after the race start time.

Sprint through the sparkle!

  • A family participates in a festive 5K race through a dazzling holiday light show, sparkling with over two million lights.
  • A husband and wife, dressed in festive attire, smile brightly as they snap a photo with Santa.
  • Santa enthusiastically cheers on racers at the start of the "Oh What Fun it is to Run" 5K kickoff event, spreading holiday spirit to all participants.
  • Santa poses for a festive photo with his favorite holiday storybook characters: Evy, Jax, and Sofia, spreading holiday cheer together.
  • Racers pose in a breathtaking walkthrough light tunnel after finishing Wisconsin's best holiday race, celebrating their achievement surrounded by sparkling festive lights.
  • A stunning holiday lights display showcases colorful, illuminated trees and animals, all set against a beautifully snow-covered ground, creating a magical winter scene.
  • A family in matching pajamas snaps a quick photo with Santa before kicking off the festive 5K race through the dazzling holiday lights.
Santa and Evy the Evergreen strike a silly pose for a photo in Santa's Workshop, bringing smiles and laughter to everyone around.

Special Visitors!

Santa and the beloved characters from our holiday storybook are joining the 5K fun to bring extra cheer!
 
After the race, keep those smiles going with a visit to Santa's Workshop for festive photo ops, holiday shopping, and delicious food and drinks.