Tue, Dec 8, 2026

Annual Running of the Lights

Mishawaka, IN

Registration openAnnual since at least 2023
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About the Annual Running of the Lights

The route winds through a residential neighborhood where residents decorate their homes with holiday lights and collect donations for local charities. Volunteers stand along the way to keep runners on course, and the traffic signs have flashing lights attached so they are easy to spot in the dark. Strollers are welcome, but dogs are not.

Check-in is at an elementary school nearby, where participants pick up a safety light to wear on the route. A headlamp or similar light source is worth bringing, since the road has its share of potholes. The run loops back to the start, so crossing back to the parking area is straightforward.

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Annual Running of the Lights12/8/2026 18:30Free
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