Running of the Lights

Running of the Lights in Clemmons, North Carolina, guides runners and walkers through the Tanglewood Festival of Lights at Tanglewood Park (7714 Idols Rd, Clemmons, NC 27012). The event offers a 5K Run/Walk and a 1.75 mile Fun Run/Walk, plus Economy versions and a Virtual option. The course winds among illuminated displays, described as a one-of-a-kind experience on foot as participants set their own pace amid the festive lights.

The New Year–themed atmosphere includes a celebratory toast, hot chocolate at the finish, race photos, a Times Square ball-drop livestream at the start, and finish-line medals and shirts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.