City of Conway Under the Lights 5k Run/Walk
City of Conway Under the Lights 5k Run/Walk is a running race on December 9, 2026 in Conway, SC, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- December 9, 2026 (139 days to go)
- Location
- 4th Elm Street, Conway, SC
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Under the Lights 5K presented by
Conway Parks & Recreation
Get into the holiday spirit this year by joining us on Wednesday, Dec. 9th for the 8th Annual Under the Lights 5K Run/Walk in Downtown Conway, SC. Participants will run/walk through a light-guided course that includes a variety of magical light displays accompanied by many festive features sure to motivate you!
Come dressed in your favorite holiday attire for fun photo opportunities! Costume contest awards are given to the top 3 best in costume.
All participants of the 5K Run/Walk will receive a t-shirt and race packet plus a finisher medal. Shirt Sizes are Youth Large, S, M, L, XL, and XXL. Please note: Available shirt sizes upon registration can vary in size due to manufacturing and production.
***Late or same-day registration shirts (those who register after November 25th) are available only while supplies last.***
Overall and Age Group awards will be presented following the 5K race along with Costume contest awards.
This family-friendly event is a wonderful opportunity to experience a little fun & a whole lot of excitement during this season of cheer!
There will be a 700 person particpant cap this year so regsiter early to guarntee your spot before it is too late!!!!
***In the Event of Flooding the Course/ Routes will be adjusted accordingly***
City of Conway Under The Lights 5K Run/Walk
- Race Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2026
- Time: 6:00pm
- Location: 4th Elm St. Conway, SC
Packet Pick up Info:
Monday, December 7th at Conway Fitness Center: 1515 Mill Pond Rd, Conway, SC 29527 (1:00pm-6:45pm)
Race Categories:
5K Run/Walk (Awards based on Gun Time)
April 1- July 31: $25
Aug 1-Sept 15: $30
Sept 16-Nov 6: $35
Nov 7-Nov 30: $45
Dec 1- Dec 10: $50
5K Awards:
5K Run/Walk (awards based on chip time)
Overall Male/Female 1,2,3 place (gun-time)
Overall Masters Male/Female 1 place (gun-time)
5K Age Groups:
Male/Female 1,2 place (gun time)
0-10 40-49
11-14 50-59
15-19 60-69
20-29 70-79
30-39 80-up
Costume Contest 1,2,3 place
Course Maps:
5K Map- CLICK HERE
Events
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
62°
Typical Low
40°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Conway, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Conway, SC
Population
26,082
as of 2023
City Elevation
15 ft
Nearest Airport
MYR
Myrtle Beach International Airport · 14 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- Race
- City of Conway Under the Lights 5k Run/Walk
- Date
- December 9, 2026
- Location
- 4th Elm Street, Conway, SC
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Dec 9, 2026