What better way to start the Holidays than with a chance to run through the Holiday Light Display! Our 5K race will start the 2025 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 11/3/25. Afterwards, they'll be while supply lasts.
* Participant medal for all finishers.
* Create a 5K timed team of 5 or more and receive a $5 discount per person starting July 5
* 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.
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
Our Peachtree Qualifier course (USATF Course #GA20006DJ) 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!
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.
5K Spots remaining: 714
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K Limited spots available
Price changes in 1 month 2 days-
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.
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$28.45
EARLY BIRD PRICING - Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Jun 25 – Jul 4 -
$33.75
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Jul 5 – Aug 31 -
Register for 5K$39.05
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Now registering Sep 1 – Oct 31 -
$44.35Nov 1 – Nov 22
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5K Wheelchair Driver / Track Commander Limited spots available
Price changes in 1 month 2 days-
THIS SUB-EVENT IS ONLY FOR PARTICIPANTS WHO WILL BE RIDING IN A WHEELCHAIR AND THOSE PUSHING WHEELCHAIRS.
Virtual 5K Limited spots available
Price changes in 15 days 17 hours-
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$28.45Jun 25 – Jul 30
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Register for Virtual 5K$33.75Now registering Jul 31 – Oct 14
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$39.05Oct 15 – Nov 15
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ClosedNov 15 – Nov 22
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Contact information
- Event contact
- DONALD HITE
- Phone
- 6786961254
