Christmas City Under the Lights 5K & 1Mile - Minden, NE
Christmas City Under the Lights 5K & 1Mile - Minden, NE is a running race on December 5, 2026 in Minden, NE, with entry fees from $15 to $20.
- Date
- December 5, 2026 (30 days to go)
- Location
- 322 E 5th Street, Minden, NE
- Price
- $15–$20
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Light up your morning in the Christmas City!
Join Kearney County Health Services on Saturday, December 5, 2026, for a festive, pre-sunrise glow stick 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run around beautiful downtown Minden, Nebraska!
The 1 mile fun run will be raced as three laps around the inside courthouse square. Kids will have the option to run 1 lap (.33 miles), 2 laps (.66 miles) or 3 laps (1mile)!
Experience the magic of the Christmas City before the sun comes up as you run or walk beneath the glow of Minden's beautiful Christmas lights surrounding the historic Kearney County Courthouse. We'll have glow sticks to help light the way and plenty of holiday cheer to make this a memorable morning for the whole family!
Everyone is welcome to join the festivities. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate!
Volunteers are needed! Sign up to help using the Volunteer Tab above!
Best of all, all proceeds will support Minden's 150th Anniversary Celebration!
Event Details
Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026
Location: Downtown Minden, Nebraska – Under the Courthouse Christmas Lights - Race Starts In Front of the Minden Opera House
Schedule:
6:30 AM – Check-In & Registration
7:00 AM – 5K Start
7:10 AM – 1 Mile Fun Run Start
Registration
5K: $20
1 Mile Fun Run with T-Shirt: $15
Kids' 1 Mile Fun Run (No T-Shirt): FREE
T-Shirt Deadline: Thursday, November 19
Register by November 19 to secure your event T-shirt! Registration will remain open after this date, but T-shirts will not be guaranteed.
And don't forget to show off your Christmas spirit! Break out your Santa hats, reindeer antlers, festive sweaters and holiday attire to make the morning even more merry and bright! Bundle up, grab your glow sticks and join us for a morning of movement, community spirit and Christmas magic in Minden!
Hosted by Kearney County Health Services.
Reach out to Anita at awragge@kchs.org or 308-832-3400 with any questions!
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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
40°
Typical Low
20°
Chance of Rain
12%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Minden, 1 mi from the venue.
About Minden, NE
City Elevation
2,148 ft
Nearest Airport
EAR
Kearney Regional Airport · 15 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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- Race
- Christmas City Under the Lights 5K & 1Mile - Minden, NE
- Date
- December 5, 2026
- Location
- 322 E 5th Street, Minden, NE
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Dec 5, 2026