8th Annual Run the Lights 2025- Race Registration!

Run or Walk Through the Magical Lights at

📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025

📍 Alum Creek State Park (3305 South Old State Rd, Delaware, OH 43015)

✨ The ONLY time you can run through this stunning 3-mile light display at Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights (normally vehicle-only)!

SUPER SALE STARTS TUESDAY, 8/12 @ 8AM!- No registration fees 8/12 ONLY!

Limited-Time Pricing – Don’t Miss Out – Ends August 21st!

• Only $33 for 3 miles / $38 for 6 miles!

Upgrade for just $5.00 more to receive either:

• Disney on Ice tickets (Feb show) - 50 Available
• Snow Trails Experience Pass (Lift Ticket + Rentals) – Only 30 of each!

🎉 Bonus Perks – Super Sale ONLY:

• Enter to win a $50 Cameron Mitchell gift card – Register by 8/21!
• FREE Raising Cane’s Gift Card – Adults get lemonade, kids get a kid’s combo (Super Sale Only)!
• Guaranteed race time for Super Sale registrants!

On-site parking pass available – Very limited, will sell out!

☃️ Snowman Medal for every runner!

Join us for a 3- or 6-mile magical holiday run/walk through the 3-mile-long Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights, celebrating its 26th season! Thousands of lights, joyful vibes, and festive fun — all before sunrise!

Bring your family, friends, holiday cheer, and register early — only 700 spots available!

Where: Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights, Alum Creek State Park

When: Saturday, December 13, 2025

Distance: 3 miles (single loop) or 6 miles (2 loops – 5:00AM & 5:40AM waves only)

🎟️ Wave Starts Every 10 Minutes: 5:00AM – 6:20AM

• 6 Mile: 5:00AM or 5:40AM only
• Walker Wave: 5:30AM
• Family Wave: 6:20AM
• Want a private wave? Email: Z3JlZyB8IGtpZHNsaW5rZWQgISBjb20=

🎁 Every Participant Receives:

• Exciting Holiday Light-Up Hat, 🧤 Winter Gloves, or Tritan Sports Water Bottle (Pick One – $20 value!) (subject to availablility)
• 🏅 Snowman Finish Line Medalt
• 🎟️ Ticket to Westerville Winterfest Post-Race Party (12/14)
• 🎫 $5 off Fantasy of Lights Drive-Thru Entry
• 🎁 Gift from Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians
• 🏆 Top 3 in each wave receive special medals!

• Super Sale Day 1 ($33) - ($38 for 6 mile) – ONE DAY ONLY No Registration Fees!- 8/12
• Super Sale ($33): 8/12 – 8/21
• Early Entry ($38): 8/22 – 11/6
• Holiday Gear Guaranteed ($45): 11/7 – 11/20 - 11:59PM
• Late Entry* ($50): 11/21 – 12/2
• Last Call* ($60):: 12/3 – 12/12 - if not sold out

Additional hats $7 or gloves $5 each.

*Hat or gloves not guaranteed for Late Entry or Last Call Registrations

1. Onsite - (LIMIT 100): $10 - Closest access & guaranteed wave time
2. Berlin Township Firehouse (LIMIT 75) – FREE: Short shuttle ride
3. Olentangy Berlin High School – FREE: Quick 5–7 min shuttle

Buy a parking pass to secure your race time!

1. Wednesday, December 3rd – 5-7PM – Roadrunner of Hilliard (3687 Park Mill Run Dr, Hilliard, OH 43026)
2. Saturday, December 6th – 1-3PM – Cleveland Children’s Festival – Market Square Building at Crocker Park (239 Market St, Westlake, OH 44145)
3. Wednesday, December 10th – 5-7PM – Roadrunner or Worthington (535 Lakeview Plaza Blvd, Worthington, OH 43085)
4. Friday, December 12th – 5-8PM – Rudolph Holiday Light Run @ the Yuletide Village ( 10542 OH-73, Waynesville, OH 45068)

NO RACE DAY PICK UP!

🎉 Sunday, Dec 14 | 11:30AM – 3PM📍 Otterbein University – Clements Recreation Center🎅 Santa visits (limited to first 90 kids), bounce park, live magician, free ornaments, carnival games, candy canes, and festive shopping!

All runners get:

• 🎟️ 2 free activity tickets (show race bib at event check-in)
• 🎁 Chance for a special Santa Visit (optional, register during sign-up)

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❄️ More Info:

🏃‍♀️ Double the fun! Join the Rudolph Holiday Light Run – Run the light show at the Yuletide Village on 12/12 too! Super fun race and magical experience after the run/walk. Learn more »

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Additional Notes:

🚫 No pets or spectators on course (strollers OK)

⏳ Course closes at 7:00AM sharp!

🚽 Bathrooms available at shuttle locations only

🔌 Stay on course — do not step off the road

❄️ Event runs rain, snow, or shine (unless severe weather)

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