Annual Running of the Lights & Jolly Jog

Race Overview

Join us December 8, 2026 for a running tour of Winding Brook Park's brilliant display of holiday lights. Winding Brook Park's residents create beautiful light displays each year and take donations for area charities. Fleet Feet Mishawaka is looking to donate a total of $2000 this year. Fleet Feet will start the donations off with $1000 leaving the remaining $1000 up to our amazing running community. We are suggesting a minimum $5 donation per runner to help get us there.

Teddy Bear Trot

- Encouragement: In addition to your cash donations, we encourage everyone to bring a stuffed teddy bear, which will be provided to a local Non-profit to give kids an extra hug this holiday season.

Jolly Jog

- Santa Suit Purchase: For an additional fee, purchase a Santa Suit to run through the holiday light display with!

Participant Information

• Registration: Register in advance and submit your donation online.
• Check-in Location: We will be parking and having check-in at the Walt Disney Elementary School 4015 Filbert Rd, Mishawaka, IN 46545.
• Safety Requirement: Participants are required to check-in upon arrival. Participants will receive a safety light that they will be required to wear for the duration of the event.
• Traffic Signs: All participants are expected to follow the traffic signs in order to tour all the houses on display.

Event Details

• Run Completion: The run will end where it started to allow participants to cross safely at the traffic light back to their vehicles.
• Route Volunteers: Volunteers will be on the route to help guide you.
• Light Source: Be sure to bring a light source like a headlamp or knuckle lights to see any potholes or other dips in the road.
• Festive Wear: Christmas Light necklaces and other festive wear are 100% encouraged! We get some great pictures with everyone all lit up.

Additional Guidelines

• Strollers: Strollers are welcome as long as kiddos stay in them.
• Traffic Awareness: We chose a time that isn't as popular with cars, but vehicle traffic is one-way only if they follow the route.
• Dog Policy: Leave the dogs at home, it's too dark and chaotic for our furry friends.
• Health Advisory: If you are not feeling well, please stay home! This protects the rest of the participants and our awesome volunteers.

Route Links

Route Links (coming soon):
- 3.9 Mile (Full Route)
- 3.4 Mile (Short Route)
- 1.4 Mile (Super Short Route)

For more information, visit the race webpage.