Running of the Lights 2027

The Running of the Lights begins at midnight on New Year's Day within Tanglewood Park in Clemmons, North Carolina. Participants traverse the Tanglewood Festival of Lights by foot, selecting either a 5K run/walk or a 1.75-mile fun run/walk. Economy entries and a virtual option are also available. The course utilizes the park's holiday light display, allowing people to run, walk, or stroll through a Christmas setup typically viewed from vehicles. Prior to the start, attendees share a toast and view a live stream of the Times Square ball drop at the starting line. Upon completion, they receive hot chocolate, snacks, a custom medal, and a long-sleeve race shirt. Trivium Racing manages the event. The combination of short distances, walking choices, and midnight timing establishes it as a family-friendly New Year tradition, not solely a competition for speed.