Monroe County Holiday Lights 5k
Monroe County Holiday Lights 5k is a running race on December 22, 2026 in Bloomington, IN, with an entry fee of $20.
- Date
- December 22, 2026 (152 days to go)
- Price
- $20
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Monroe County Fairgrounds is back again for the 2nd annual Holiday Lights 5k. For year two we are adding a race shirt, timing, and making it a true 5k event. This unique 5k takes you through the fairgrounds holiday lights route 2.5 times and ends at the fairgrounds free stage. Come join us and make this a new holiday family tradition!
This year's event will take place Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Packet Pickup will start at 6pm and the run/walk will begin at 7pm. Please enter the fairgrounds through gate 4 and try to arrive no later than 6:30 to allow time for the crowd to complete packet pickup. We will try to start promptly at 7pm.
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
41°
Typical Low
25°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bloomington Monroe Co Ap, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bloomington, IN
Population
78,791
as of 2023
City Elevation
810 ft
Nearest Airport
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 40 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?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Monroe County Holiday Lights 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
152
Days to train
- Race
- Monroe County Holiday Lights 5k
- Date
- December 22, 2026
Want more races like this?
Enter your email and we'll send more your way.
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.
Coming Up
More Running races near Bloomington, IN
Paint the Town Pink
1 Mile · 1601 S. Rogers St.
4 miles away
Hoosiers Outrun Cancer
1 Mile · 5K · 4 Mile · From $35 · 1001 E 17th St
5 miles away
Run for the Animals 5K
5K · From $30 · Karst Farm Park
2 miles away
Monster Dash
1 Mile · 5K · From $10 · 2300 S. Endwright Rd.
Less than a mile away
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Bloomington 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.
Plan your trip to BloomingtonFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Monroe County Holiday Lights 5k?+
When and where is the Monroe County Holiday Lights 5k?+
How do I register for the Monroe County Holiday Lights 5k?+
Monroe County Holiday Lights 5k
Dec 22, 2026