Bright Lights 5K & 1 Mile Walk

Event Overview

Join us for Bright Lights 5K & 1-Mile Walk for Easterseals! This is the only night when Ritzy's Fantasy of Lights will be closed to vehicle and carriage traffic and open only for runners, walkers, and people using mobility equipment!

Important Notes

• No Carriage Rides: There will be no carriage rides on this night.
• No Dogs Allowed: NO dogs are allowed at the event (except for service dogs).
• Free 1-Mile Walk: If you participate in the 5K, you can enjoy the 1-Mile walk at no additional cost!

Parking

• Parking Locations: Please park in the lot next to Bosse Field or the overflow area across the street on Heidelbach Ave.
• No Parking: No parking is allowed inside Garvin Park.

Course Details

• Loop Structure: The 5K (2.88 miles) consists of three loops around Garvin Park.
• Starting Point: Just off Morgan Ave inside Garvin Park, run/walk at the corner of Main Street and Morgan Avenue, go toward the 7 lighted trees, turn right, and follow the light show route.
• Water Stop: A water stop is located near the end of loop one.
• Finishing: After the third lap, take a sharp right at the 7 lighted trees and head back to the Main Street and Morgan Avenue starting point. Medals will be given to the first 400 finishers.

Awards

• Overall Winners: Overall Male and Female winners will be awarded.
• Age Group Awards: Awards will also be given to the top two males and females in various age groups.
• Age Groups: 1-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+.

Packet Pickup Information

• Pre-race Pickup: To reduce traffic on race night, please pick up your bib and shirt at Ultimate Fit (1412 S. Green River Road, Evansville) on Tuesday, December 2, from 3:30-6:30 PM.
• Pickup for Others: You may pick up packets for others as well.
• Event Night Pickup: If you cannot make it to Ultimate Fit, pickup will be available at Garvin Park on event night, Wednesday, December 3, from 3:30-5:30 PM at the Run/Walk tent near the starting line.

New for 2025!

Finisher medals for the first 400 to cross the finish line! We know everyone wants one and we want you to have one too!

Exciting Announcements

Please come back for MORE exciting updates to be posted for our 10th year! We are still working on the best year yet!

Event Details

For more information, visit the event page: Bright Lights 5K & 1 Mile Walk.