Holiday Lights @ the Rails 5K & Kids Dash
Holiday Lights @ the Rails 5K & Kids Dash is a running race on December 17, 2026 in Greenfield, IN, with entry fees from $14.99 to $29.99.
- Date
- December 17, 2026 (147 days to go)
- Price
- $14.99–$29.99
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 6:00pm for an all-new exciting winter themed event that features the scenic Holiday Lights views of Greenfield Parks! The run/walk follows the Pennsy Trail through Depot Street Park and Brandywine Park. Hear the jingle bells and see lights as you loop between the two.
Come join us at Indiana's only Holiday Lights Thursday Night Run! So, whether you are looking to run, walk or just enjoy the Holiday Lights, this race is a sure thing for a great time and an incredible experience!
5K Registration Includes:
- Run Walk Through the Greenfield's Holiday Light Up Parks!
- Chipped Timed 5K
- Finisher's Medal
- Long Sleeve Shirt
- Hot Chocolate
- Christmas Cookies
- Christmas Music
- Free Photos
Kids Dash Registration Includes:
- Run Walk Through Depot Street Holiday Light Up Park!
- Finisher's Medal
- Hot Chocolate
- Christmas Cookies
- Christmas Music
- Free Photos
- *Long Sleeve Shirt Optional Purchase (Not Included in Kids Dash Registration).
Race Day Schedule Thursday December 18th
- 4:45pm - 5:35 - Race Day Packet Pickup @ Depot Street Park
- 5:45pm - Kids Dash Starts
- 6:00pm - 5K Starts
- 6:00pm - 7:30pm - Post Race Festivities!
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
39°
Typical Low
24°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Greenfield, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Greenfield, IN
Population
24,308
as of 2023
City Elevation
869 ft
Nearest Airport
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 26 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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147
Days to train
- Race
- Holiday Lights @ the Rails 5K & Kids Dash
- Date
- December 17, 2026
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Holiday Lights @ the Rails 5K & Kids Dash
Dec 17, 2026