Join us for Light Up the Night for Noelle, a magical evening run through Mud Creek Trail where the community comes together to honour Noelle Paquette’s legacy and support local students. This annual 5K and 1K event lights up the park with glowing runners, positive energy, and a shared mission to make a difference.
All proceeds go to Noelle’s Gift, helping students in the Chatham-Kent areas reach their full potential. Whether you’re running, walking, volunteering, or cheering from the sidelines, you’ll be part of something truly special.
What to Expect:
• Scenic 5K night course through Mud Creek Trail and neighbourhood
• 1KM Kids Race - Chip-timed
• Chip-timed races and glowing race swag
• Awards for top fundraisers
• Family-friendly atmosphere and community spirit
• 100% of proceeds benefiting local kids
• Automatic 10% discount if you register 3 or more people
• FREE T-Shirt!!!
Light up the night with us — run for fun, run for community, run for Noelle.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5KM Run | Chip-Timed
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Register for 5KM Run | Chip-Timed$61.59
$55 + taxes and processing fees
Oct 20 - Apr 24
5KM Walk | Non-timed
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Register for 5KM Walk | Non-timed$56.20
$50 + taxes and processing fees
Oct 20 - Apr 24
1KM Kids Run
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Register for 1KM Kids Run$29.23
$25 + taxes and processing fees
Oct 20 - Apr 24
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lynn Paquette | $54.63 |
| 2 | Olivia Annett | $54.63 |
| 3 | Joan Pickering | $54.63 |
Top teams
| 1 |
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Tecumseh Public School$165.83 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
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| 2 |
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Winston Churchill Public SchoolRaised:$107.43 |
Top fundraisers
| 1 |
View fundraiser page for Jodi
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Jodi Mandeno$138.03 Raised$500.00 Goal |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for Lynn
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Lynn Paquette$54.63 Raised$200.00 Goal |
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| 3 |
View fundraiser page for Meagan
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Meagan HorakRaised: $25.00 |
Event schedule
- Fri, April 24, 2026 5:45 p.m. - Race kit pick-up begins (inside Chatham Christian School)
- Fri, April 24, 2026 7:15 p.m. - Opening ceremonies
- Fri, April 24, 2026 7:30 p.m. - 1K Kids race kick off
- Fri, April 24, 2026 7:45 p.m. - 5K runners take off
- Fri, April 24, 2026 7:50 p.m. - 5K walkers take off
Contact information
- Event contact
- Bryan Cowden
- Phone
- 519-809-3247
- Website
- Visit website
Registration closes in
Total raised
1 percent of the goal has been raised
Total raised by team category
General Teams
View fundraising rankings for General Teams team category
