9th Annual Run the Lights 2026
Presented by Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians
📅 Saturday, December 12, 2026 5-7AM
Run or Walk Through the Magical Lights at Butch Bando's Fantasy of Lights!
📍 Alum Creek State Park (2911 South Old State Road, Delaware, OH 43015)
✨ The ONLY time you can run through this stunning 3-mile light display at Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights (normally vehicle-only)!
SUPER SALE STARTS WEDNESDAY, 8/12 @ 8AM!
- No registration fees 8/12 ONLY!
- FIRST 30 to Register - FREE Snow Trails Experience Pass (Lift Ticket + Rentals - $100 Value)
- FIRST 200 to Register - FREE Holiday Light Up Necklace
- Only $34 for 3 miles / $39 for 6 miles!
🎉 Bonus Perks – Super Sale ONLY:
- Enter to win a $50 Cameron Mitchell gift card – Register by 8/27!
- FREE Raising Cane’s Gift Card – Adults get lemonade, kids get a kid’s combo (Super Sale Only)!
- Guaranteed race time for Super Sale registrants!
- First Access to On-Site Parking
SUPER SALE Ends August 27th!
About Run the Lights:
Join us for a 3- or 6-mile magical holiday run/walk through the 3-mile-long Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights, celebrating its 27th season! Thousands of lights, joyful vibes, and festive fun — all before sunrise!
Bring your family, friends, holiday cheer, and register early — only 700 spots available!
Distance: 3 miles (single loop) or 6 miles (2 loops – 5:00AM & 5:40AM waves only)
🎟️ Wave Starts Every 10 Minutes: 5:00AM – 6:20AM
- 6 Mile: 5:00AM or 5:40AM only
- Walker Wave: 5:30AM
- Family Wave: 6:20AM
- Want a private wave? Email: greg@kidslinked.com
🎁 Every Participant Receives:
- Exciting Holiday Light-Up Hat, 🧤 Winter Gloves, Holiday Socks (NEW) or Tritan Sports Water Bottle (Pick One – $20 value!) See style options here (subject to availability)
- 🏅 Holiday Finish Line Medal
- 🎁 Holiday Light Up Necklace (first 200 to register)
- 🎟️ Ticket to Westerville Winterfest Post-Race Party (12/13)
- 🎫 $5 off Fantasy of Lights Drive-Thru Entry
- 🎁 Gift from Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians
- 🏆 Top 3 in each wave receive special medals!
Registration Fees (3 Mile Race Prices - 6 Mile Run is $5 more):
- Super Sale Day 1 ($34) - ($39 for 6 mile) – ONE DAY ONLY No Registration Fees! - 8/12
- Super Sale ($34): 8/12 – 8/27
- Early Entry ($38): 8/28 – 11/5
- Entry - Holiday Hat or Gloves Guaranteed ($40): 11/6 – 11/24 - 11:59PM
- Late Entry* ($45): 11/25 – 12/8 - Holiday Hats & Gloves NOT Guaranteed
- Last Call* ($50): 12/09 – 12/11 - if not sold out
Additional hats $7 or gloves/socks $5 each.
*Hat or gloves not guaranteed for Late Entry or Last Call Registrations
Parking Options:
- Onsite - (LIMIT 100): $10 - Closest access & guaranteed wave time
- Berlin Township Firehouse (LIMIT 75) – FREE: Short shuttle ride
- Olentangy Berlin High School – FREE: Quick 5–7 min shuttle
Buy a parking pass to secure your race time!
Packet Pick-up Options:
- Wednesday, December 2nd – 5-7PM – Roadrunner of Hilliard (3687 Park Mill Run Dr, Hilliard, OH 43026)
- Saturday, December 5th – 1-3PM – Cleveland Children’s Festival – Westlake Middle School (2260 Dover Center Rd, Westlake, OH 44145)
- Wednesday, December 9th – 5-7PM – Roadrunner or Worthington (535 Lakeview Plaza Blvd, Worthington, OH 43085)
- Thursday, December 10th – 4-6PM – Merkel Financial (1901 Northwest Blvd, Columbus OH 43212)
NO RACE DAY PICK UP!
Post Race Party: Westerville Winterfest – You are Invited!
🎉 Sunday, Dec 13 | 11:30AM – 3PM📍 Otterbein University – Clements Recreation Center🎅 Santa visits (limited to first 90 kids), bounce park, live magician, free ornaments, carnival games, candy canes, and festive shopping!
All runners get:
- 🎟️ 2 free activity tickets (show race bib at event check-in)
- 🎁 Chance for a special Santa Visit (optional, register during sign-up)
Interested in becoming a vendor or sponsor? Email greg@kidslinked.com.
Additional Notes:
🚫 No pets or spectators on course (strollers OK)
⏳ Course closes at 7:00AM sharp!
🚽 Bathrooms available at shuttle locations only
🔌 Stay on course — do not step off the road
❄️ Event runs rain, snow, or shine (unless severe weather)
COMPLETED ITEMS
Special Entry Pricing Ends Dec 3rd or till sellout
Limited-Time Pricing!
- Only $40 for 3 miles / $45 for 6 miles!
On-site parking pass available – Very limited, will sell out!
☃️ Special Holiday Medal for every runner!
🎉 Bonus Perks – Super Sale ONLY:
- Enter to win a $50 Cameron Mitchell gift card – Register by 8/21!
- FREE Raising Cane’s Gift Card – Adults get lemonade, kids get a kid’s combo (Super Sale Only)!
- Guaranteed race time for Super Sale registrants!
On-site parking pass available – Very limited, will sell out!
☃️ Snowman Medal for every runner!