About the Lions Club Light The Way 5 K
The course runs on paved roads through Mike Miller Park, not on the walking trails, so the footing is consistent the whole way. The timing is part of the point: the race goes off at dusk, and runners get their first look at the Christmas light displays as the park comes alive around them.
Race-day registration opens in the afternoon at the main pavilion, which is also the place to orient yourself when you arrive. The park gates close to traffic at the start, so plan to get there with plenty of time to park and get settled before things get underway.
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