Bright Lights 5K - Evansville
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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.