LAMPLIGHTER
LAMPLIGHTER is a running race on August 21, 2026 in Livonia, MI, with entry fees from $20 to $30.
- Date
- August 21, 2026 (29 days to go)
- Location
- 33841 Lyndon St, Livonia, MI
- Price
- $20–$30
- Sport
- Running
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
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, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Livonia, MI
Population
94,058
as of 2023
City 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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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.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Livonia than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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LAMPLIGHTER
Aug 21, 2026