8th Annual Run the Lights 2025- Race Registration!

Schedule

Sat Dec 13 2025 at 05:00 am to 07:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

3305 S Old State Rd | Delaware, OH

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Magical run through the light show at Butch Bando's Fantasy of Lights!! The most exciting run of 2025 - plus awards and more!
About this Event

8th Annual Run the Lights 2025!
Presented by Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians!

Run or Walk Through the Magical Lights at

πŸ“… Saturday, December 13, 2025

πŸ“ Alum Creek State Park (3305 South Old State Rd, 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 TUESDAY, 8/12 @ 8AM!- No registration fees 8/12 ONLY!

Limited-Time Pricing – Don’t Miss Out – Ends August 21st!

  • Only $33 for 3 miles / $38 for 6 miles!

Upgrade for just $5.00 more to receive either:

  • Disney on Ice tickets (Feb show) - 50 Available
  • Snow Trails Experience Pass (Lift Ticket + Rentals) – Only 30 of each!

πŸŽ‰ 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!

β˜ƒοΈ Snowman Medal for every runner!



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 26th season! Thousands of lights, joyful vibes, and festive fun β€” all before sunrise!

Bring your family, friends, holiday cheer, and register early β€” only 700 spots available!

Where: Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights, Alum Creek State Park

When: Saturday, December 13, 2025

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: [email protected]

🎁 Every Participant Receives:

  • Exciting Holiday Light-Up Hat, 🧀 Winter Gloves, or Tritan Sports Water Bottle (Pick One – $20 value!) (subject to availablility)
  • πŸ… Snowman Finish Line Medalt
  • 🎟️ Ticket to Westerville Winterfest Post-Race Party (12/14)
  • 🎫 $5 off Fantasy of Lights Drive-Thru Entry
  • 🎁 Gift from Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians
  • πŸ† Top 3 in each wave receive special medals!

Registration Fees:
  • Super Sale Day 1 ($33) - ($38 for 6 mile) – ONE DAY ONLY No Registration Fees!- 8/12
  • Super Sale ($33): 8/12 – 8/21
  • Early Entry ($38): 8/22 – 11/6
  • Holiday Gear Guaranteed ($45): 11/7 – 11/20 - 11:59PM
  • Late Entry* ($50): 11/21 – 12/2
  • Last Call* ($60):: 12/3 – 12/12 - if not sold out

Additional hats $7 or gloves $5 each.

*Hat or gloves not guaranteed for Late Entry or Last Call Registrations


Parking Options:
  1. Onsite - (LIMIT 100): $10 - Closest access & guaranteed wave time
  2. Berlin Township Firehouse (LIMIT 75) – FREE: Short shuttle ride
  3. Olentangy Berlin High School – FREE: Quick 5–7 min shuttle

Buy a parking pass to secure your race time!



Packet Pick-up Options:
  1. Wednesday, December 3rd – 5-7PM – Roadrunner of Hilliard (3687 Park Mill Run Dr, Hilliard, OH 43026)
  2. Saturday, December 6th – 1-3PM – Cleveland Children’s Festival – Market Square Building at Crocker Park (239 Market St, Westlake, OH 44145)
  3. Wednesday, December 10th – 5-7PM – Roadrunner or Worthington (535 Lakeview Plaza Blvd, Worthington, OH 43085)
  4. Friday, December 12th – 5-8PM – Rudolph Holiday Light Run @ the Yuletide Village ( 10542 OH-73, Waynesville, OH 45068)

NO RACE DAY PICK UP!


Post Race Party:Westerville Winterfest – You are Invited!

πŸŽ‰ Sunday, Dec 14 | 11:30AM – 3PMπŸ“ Otterbein University – Clements Recreation CenterπŸŽ… 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)

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❄️ More Info:

πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ Double the fun! Join the Rudolph Holiday Light Run – Run the light show at the Yuletide Village on 12/12 too! Super fun race and magical experience after the run/walk. Learn more Β»


Interested in becoming a vendor or sponsor? Email [email protected]

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Additional Notes:

🚫 No pets or spectators on course (strollers OK)

⏳ Course closes at 7:00AM sharp!

🚽 Bathrooms available at shuttle locations only

πŸ”Œ Stay on course β€” do not step off the road

❄️ Event runs rain, snow, or shine (unless severe weather)

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3305 S Old State Rd, 3305 South Old State Road, Delaware, United States

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