Bright Lights 5K - Evansville

DEC
3
2025
Experience Garvin Park's exclusive night lights on foot at the Bright Lights 5K and 1 Mile Walk in Evansville. Choose a competitive 5K or a relaxed mile stroll and enjoy a festive route lit by park attractions.
Wed 3 Dec 2025
3 miles

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Event details

The Bright Lights 5K & 1 Mile Walk takes place on December 3, 2025, at Garvin Park - Bosse Field in Evansville, IN. The event includes the following distances:

  • 5K (2.88 miles)
  • 1 Mile Walk

The 5K entry fee is $25 and the 1 Mile Walk entry fee is $5. The 1 Mile Walk listing notes that no shirt will be included. The event is the only night the park light display is closed to vehicle and carriage traffic and open for participants on foot or using mobility equipment. Dogs are not allowed except for service dogs. Carriage rides are not offered that night.

Course, parking and awards

The 5K course is three loops around Garvin Park, passing the park light attractions and a fountain area. A water stop is located near the end of the first loop. Walkers in the 5K are asked to keep a pace to complete the race within one hour and to allow runners to pass. Medals are given to the first 400 finishers.

Parking is available in the lot next to Bosse Field or in an overflow area on Heidelbach Ave; parking inside Garvin Park is not allowed. Packet pickup is available at Ultimate Fit on December 2 and at Garvin Park on event night. Overall male and female winners will be awarded, plus the top two males and females in standard age groups from 1-9 through 80+. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

3 mi
Bright Lights 5k
Bright Lights 1 Mile Walk - No Shirt Will Be Included

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