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Thursday, December 3rd, 2026
3712 Canterbury Road, Trent Woods NC
5K
42–58°F · some rain risk
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2025
37–49°F
dry
2024
29–42°F
dry
2023
63–73°F
rain
2022
49–71°F
dry
2021
50–69°F
dry
2020
31–56°F
dry
2019
39–51°F
dry
2018
56–70°F
dry
2017
50–62°F
dry
2016
41–53°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
42°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
✨ Run the Lights of Canterbury ✨
Join us for a magical, family-friendly 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk down the beautifully lit streets of Canterbury Road in Trent Woods.
Event Schedule:
1-Mile Fun Run/Walk: 6:00 PM
5K Run: 6:30 PM
Registration Fees:
Now – Nov. 15: $25
Nov. 16 – Nov. 30: $30
Dec. 1 – Dec. 3: $35
Race Day (Dec. 4): $40
Register by Nov. 18 to guarantee your event T-shirt!
Packet Pickup:
Early Pickup: Dec. 3 | 4:00–6:00 PM | Bangert Elementary School
Race Day Pickup: Dec. 4 | 12:00–2:30 PM & 3:30–5:30 PM
Parking:
Please do not park in front of the school. The staff parking lot and the carpool lot will be available for parking. We also suggest parking at Meadows Park and walking to Bangert.
Additional Details:
Strollers are welcome!
For safety, no pets, bikes, or scooters please.
Food trucks will be on site for pre and post-race treats and fun.
Questions?
Contact Race Coordinators:
Lauren Simmons, Mark Seymour and Michelle Shaffer @ [email protected]
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