Carol of Lights Run logo
Running

Carol of Lights Run

Date
December 13, 2026
Distance
5K (Dasher - 13 and over) · 1 Mile - Dasher (13 and over) · 5K - Elf (12 and under) & more
Register →

From the Organizer

Enjoy the spirit of the season with an evening run on the campus of Texas Tech University. This family-friendly event will have you amazed at the more than 25,000 colored lights that illuminate many buildings on campus. Carolers will entertain the runners along the course. After crossing the finish line, all runners will enjoy Santa's treats on a cold winter's night.

Items will be collected for a local children's charity!

Check out the Athlete Guide for information about the race - westtexasendurance.com

  • Information about MANDATORY Packet Pick Up
  • Parking
  • Race details, including start times and course maps

Events

5K (Dasher - 13 and over)6:45 PMRegister →
1 Mile - Dasher (13 and over)6:50 PMRegister →
5K - Elf (12 and under)6:45 PMRegister →
1 Mile - Elf (12 and under)6:50 PMRegister →

Weather

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

56°

Typical Low

30°

Based on US Climate Normals data from Lubbock Wfo, 3 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:44 AMSunset 5:41 PMDaylight 9h 57m

Host City

About Lubbock, TX

Population

261,078

as of 2023

Elevation

3,210 ft

Nearest Airport

LBB

Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport · 7 mi

Time Zone

Central Time

From Endurance Grid

A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.

Race Location

Your Next Start Line

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Carol of Lights Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

188

Days to train

Race
Carol of Lights Run
Date
December 13, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.

With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

Read the Guide

Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Carol of Lights Run?
Carol of Lights Run is a running race held in Lubbock, Texas on December 13, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Carol of Lights Run?
Sunday, December 13, 2026 in Lubbock, Texas at 2500 Broadway, Lubbock, TX. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Carol of Lights Run?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Carol of Lights Run

Dec 13, 2026

Register →