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LAMPLIGHTER

Date
August 21, 2026
Distance
‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ 2400 Meter ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ Jr. Lamplighter Race · 5000 Meter HS Race
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From the Organizer

Lamplighter is a nighttime cross country meet at Ford Field in Livonia, Michigan that transforms a traditional 5K into a high-energy experience under the lights. Designed to elevate high school racing, the event blends competitive excellence with illuminated course elements and a community-driven atmosphere. By giving athletes a championship-style stage at night, the Lamplighter Invite reimagines what cross country can look and feel like—bold, electric, and unforgettable.

Events

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ 2400 Meter ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ Jr. Lamplighter Race5:30 PMRegister →
5000 Meter HS Race10:30 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

80°

Typical Low

59°

Chance of Rain

30%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Farmington, 6 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:48 AMSunset 8:27 PMDaylight 13h 40m

Host City

About Livonia, MI

Population

94,058

as of 2023

Elevation

645 ft

Nearest Airport

DTW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 12 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

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Waiting For?

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Days to train

Race
LAMPLIGHTER
Date
August 21, 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.

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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 LAMPLIGHTER?
LAMPLIGHTER is a running race held in Livonia, Michigan on August 21, 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 LAMPLIGHTER?
Friday, August 21, 2026 in Livonia, Michigan at 33841 Lyndon St, Livonia, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the LAMPLIGHTER?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

LAMPLIGHTER

Aug 21, 2026

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