See the Wayne County Lightfest in a whole new way by running or walking the route!
The Lightfest 8k Run/Walk will take place on Wednesday, November 19 at 7:00 PM at Merriman Hollow Park in Westland!
Registration fees:
Adults
$36.50 through October 31, 2025
$41.50 from November 1 - Noon on November 14, 2025
$45 at Packet Pick-up (November 17) and event day (November 19).
*Cash/check only for onsite registration.
Kids (18 and younger)
$26.50 through October 31, 2025
$ 31.50 from November 1- Noon on November 14, 2025
$35 at Packet Pick-up (November 17) and on event day (November 19)
Click here to register!
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The first 1,000 participants will receive a 2025 Lightfest hat, Lightfest 2025 medal, transportation back to the start line provided by SMART and post event snacks.
Packet Pick-up will take place on Monday, November 17 at Merriman Hollow Park in Westland from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM and on event day (November 19) from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM.
Merriman Hollow Park is located at 7651 N. Merriman Road in Westland.
No dogs are allowed due to the bus transportation and large number of participants.
There is a 2.5-hour time limit for participation for the Lightfest Run/Walk.
Special thanks to our sponsors:
Friends of Wayne County Parks
ITC Holdings, Inc.
Midstates Recreation
DTE Energy
Cole, Newton & Duran CPA's
National Heritage Academies
Fox 2 News
SMART
Signs by Crannie
If you have any questions, please call (734) 261-1990 or visit www.waynecountymi.gov.
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