8th Annual Run the Lights 2025- Race Registration! | 3305 S Old State Rd
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8th Annual Run the Lights 2025!
Presented by
Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians!
Run or Walk Through the Magical Lights
a
t
B
utch Bando's Fantasy of Lights!
📅
Saturday, December 13, 2025
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Alum Creek State Park (3305 South Old State Rd, Delaware, OH 43015)
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✨ The ONLY time you can run through this stunning 3-mile light display at Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights (normally vehicle-only)!
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Early Entry Sale Now Open - Ends Nov 6th or till sellout
Limited-Time Pricing !
Only
$35
for 3 miles /
$40
for 6 miles!
Upgrade for just
$5.00 more
to receive either (3 mile only):
Disney on Ice tickets
(Feb show) - 50 Available
On-site parking pass available
– Very limited, will sell out!
☃️
Snowman Medal
for every runner!
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About Run the Lights
:
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)
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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: greg@kidslinked.com
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Every Participant Receives:
Exciting Holiday Light-Up Hat,
🧤
Winter Gloves, or Tritan Sports Water Bottle
(Pick One – $20 value!)
See style options here
(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
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Top 3 in each wave
receive special medals!
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Registration Fees
:
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
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Parking Options:
Onsite - (LIMIT 100)
: $10 - Closest access & guaranteed wave time
Berlin Township Firehouse (LIMIT 75)
– FREE: Short shuttle ride
Olentangy Berlin High School
– FREE: Quick 5–7 min shuttle
Buy a parking pass to secure your race time!
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Packet Pick-up Options:
Wednesday, December 3rd – 5-7PM
– Roadrunner of Hilliard (3687 Park Mill Run Dr, Hilliard, OH 43026)
Saturday, December 6th – 1-3PM
– Cleveland Children’s Festival – Market Square Building at Crocker Park (239 Market St, Westlake, OH 44145)
Wednesday, December 10th – 5-7PM
– Roadrunner or Worthington (535 Lakeview Plaza Blvd, Worthington, OH 43085)
Friday, December 12th – 5-8PM
– Rudolph Holiday Light Run @ the Yuletide Village (
10542 OH-73, Waynesville, OH 45068)
NO RACE DAY PICK UP!
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Post Race Party
:
Westerville Winterfest – You are Invited!
🎉
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:
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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 »
Interested in becoming a vendor or sponsor? Email greg@kidslinked.com
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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)
COMPLETED ITEMS
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!
Information Source: KidsLinked | eventbrite