
From the Organizer
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Join us for an evening of Holiday fun!
$25 No Shirt: $38 With Shirt: $48 With *Hoodie: (Available at checkout) *XXL $3 additional charge
Experience one of the largest and growing traditions in the state. Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, MI is the site to start your holiday season off with a festive run to remember. For the last 8 years, MIS has teamed up with Nite Lites Christmas Light Show to bring you the atmosphere and backdrop for your competitive spirit. In this charitable event, you will experience the Christmas spirit. Surrounded by artistic holiday scenes and multitudes of animated lights, the Fun Run and Walk will get your holiday adrenalin pumping. The kickoff to Michigan International Speedway’s holiday Christmas light show always starts with the energy you bring as participants.
On Your Mark. Get Set. Christmas is Here!
A Fun Run/Walk experience to remember:
Location:
12626 US-12, Brooklyn, MI 49230
Date:
November 15, 2025 (Saturday)
Fun Run Time:
6:00 P.M.
Fun Walk Time:
6:15 P.M.
*The recipients of this year’s charitable run will be the Hanover-Horton High School Class of 2028.
Early Registration Starts May 30th 2025
Packet Pickup Begins at 4:00PM on November 15th 2025
On-site Race Day registration 4:00PM - 6:15PM
Fun Run begins 6:00PM
Walk begins 6:15PM
Now through Wednesday, November 5th, Midnight
Early Registration* (with shirt) - $38.00 Long sleeve T-shirt included ($10.00 additional charge for Hooded Sweatshirt plus $3.00 for Adult size XXL)
*After this date (11/5/25), no shirts will be offered. Sorry, but Santa's helpers need time to get them ready for you!
Now through Wednesday, November 5th, Midnight
Early Registration (no shirt) - $25.00 We think the shirts are pretty snazzy, but if you prefer not to get one that is okay! We still want you to join in the fun.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION Saturday, November 15th, 2025 4:00PM - 6:15PM
$30.00 On-site Registration at Michigan International Speedway (no shirt)
Events
Weather
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
45°
Typical Low
26°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Tipton 2wnw, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
1,047
as of 2023
City Elevation
982 ft
Nearest Airport
TOL
Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport · 42 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 46 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Nite Lites Christmas Fun Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
157
Days to train
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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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.
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)
Nite Lites Christmas Fun Run/Walk
Nov 21, 2026