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Holiday Lights 5K

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. WALK UP REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE TODAY STARTING AT 4:00 PM AT:
LB "The Buzz" Ahrens Recreation Center
Located at Cherokee Veterans Park
7345 Cumming Hwy
Canton, GA 30115


What better way to start the Holidays than with a chance to run through the Holiday Light Display! Our 5K race will start the 2023 Annual Holiday Season's Christmas Light Display to the Public at Cherokee County Veteran's Park. It begins at sundown, and you see the lights illuminate as you progress though the course through the park, finishing through a massive tunnel of lights to the finish line.

* Head lamp / light is suggested.
* 5k in-person event will be chip timed!
* Awesome race shirt guaranteed in your size with registration until 11/3/23. Afterwards, they'll be while supplies last.
* Participant medal for all finishers.
* Create a team of 5 or more and receive a $5 discount
* AND A VISIT FROM SANTA !!!!!

Each year, proceeds from the race event are donated to a designated local charity. This year's race to benefit Speed for Need. Learn more about this amazing organization by clicking HERE.

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Race Day Schedule

4:00 PM - Race day packet pick-up and in-person registration

6:00 PM - 5K Start for wheelchair drivers and track commanders

6:05 PM - 5K Start for Individuals

OPTIONS

PACKET PICK-UP **2 OPTIONS**

Friday, November 17, 2023
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$5.00 draft with race bib at early packet pick-up November 17
receive a 10% food coupon

The Holler
301 W Main Street
Canton, GA 30114


Saturday, November 18, 2023 RACE DAY!!!
Starting at 4:00 pm

LB "The Buzz" Ahrens Recreation Center
Located at Cherokee Veterans Park
7345 Cumming Hwy
Canton, GA 30115




USATF CERTIFIED COURSE # GA20006DJ

650838526da2c.pngOur Peachtree Qualifier course is 100% inside of Veteran's Park, wonderfully flat, fast, and chip timed. We have the entire Veteran's Memorial Park in Canton, so there won't be any traffic beeping to pressure you to run faster. You can race through, do a leisurely jog, or walk the 5K course, starting at 6 PM. You don't want to miss this one! 65084c9f1a724.jpg

PARKING IS OFFSITE AT REVOLUTION CHURCH | SHUTTLE AVAILABLE


NEW THIS YEAR: Parking is off-site at Revolution Church. Shuttle Service from off-site parking is available.

In the past, parking has been limited to the field areas at Veteran’s Memorial Park to be able to run through the lights. We were lucky to have dry weather before and during the event. With increased participation, spaces filled quickly. Early departure before the awards was difficult due to runners and walkers still on the course.

This year, parking will be at Revolution Church, located at 125 Union Hill Trail, Canton, GA. We have multiple shuttles for service this year. Shuttles will begin at 4 pm for registration and pre-race activities and continue after the race returning runners and guests to the parking.

We’d like EVERYONE to use off-site parking. You can drop off families and friends, but we encourage and recommend parking at Revolution Church and using shuttle this year.

For those wanting to drive through the lights afterward, just show your race bib for free entry on the night of the event.

Shuttle route to and from Revolution Church to Veteran’s Memorial Park at 7345 Cumming Hwy, Canton, GA.

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Registration fees

5K (chip timed) Closed

Online registration closed

  • IF THE PARTICIPANT WILL BE RIDING IN OR PUSHING A WHEELCHAIR, YOU WILL NEED TO REGISTER FOR THE "5K Wheelchair Driver / Track Commander" SUB-EVENT BELOW.

    1. $25.00

      Preview Pricing

      Sep 1 – Oct 1
    2. $30.00

      Early Bird Pricing

      Oct 2 – Oct 15
    3. $35.00
      Oct 16 – Nov 12
    4. $35.00
      Nov 13 – Nov 18

5K (chip timed with NO swag) Closed

Online registration closed

    1. $20.00

      Preview Pricing

      Sep 1 – Oct 1
    2. $25.00

      Early Bird Pricing

      Oct 2 – Oct 15
    3. $25.00
      Oct 16 – Nov 12
    4. $30.00
      Nov 13 – Nov 18

5K Wheelchair Driver / Track Commander Closed

Online registration closed

  • THIS SUB-EVENT IS ONLY FOR PARTICIPANTS WHO WILL BE RIDING IN A WHEELCHAIR AND THOSE PUSHING WHEELCHAIRS.

Virtual 5K Closed

Online registration closed

    1. $30.00
      Sep 1 – Oct 1
    2. $35.00
      Oct 2 – Oct 15
    3. $35.00
      Oct 16 – Nov 17
    4. Closed
      Nov 17 – Nov 18

Contact information

Event contact
DONALD HITE
Email
holidaylights5k@gmail.com
Phone
6786961254

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