City of Conway Under the Lights 5k Run/Walk

Under the Lights 5K

Presented by: Conway Parks & Recreation

Event Details

• Race Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
• Time: 6:00pm
• Location: 4th Elm St, Conway, SC
• URL: Registration Link

Holiday Spirit

Get into the holiday spirit this year by joining us on Wednesday, Dec. 10th for the 7th Annual Under the Lights 5K Run/Walk in Downtown Conway, SC. Participants will run/walk through a light-guided course that includes a variety of magical light displays accompanied by many festive features sure to motivate you!

Costume Contest

• Attire: Come dressed in your favorite holiday attire for fun photo opportunities!
• Awards: Costume contest awards are given to the top 3 best in costume.

Furry Friends

Don’t forget your four-legged friend this year! Our 1-mile fun walk guided by Santa encourages you to walk your dog through our Christmas Village at the Marina so they too can experience the magic of the season. Park rules do apply, please keep dogs leashed and clean up after them.

Participant Information

• 5K Participants: All participants of the 5K Run/Walk will receive a t-shirt and race packet plus a finisher medal.
• 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk: Participants will receive a shirt and race packet.
• Shirt Sizes: Available in Youth Large, S, M, L, XL, and XXL.
• Late Registration: Shirts available only while supplies last.

Awards

Overall and Age Group awards will be presented following the 5K race along with Costume contest awards.

Packet Pickup Info

• Date: Monday, December 8th at Conway Fitness Center: 1515 Mill Pond Rd, Conway, SC 29527 (1:00pm-7:00pm)
• Date: Wednesday, December 10th at Race Site 4:30-5:45pm (4th Elm St. Conway SC, 29526)

Race Categories

• 5K Run/Walk: Awards based on Gun Time.
• Entry Fees:
  • July 1- July 31: $25
  • Aug 1-Sept 15: $30
  • Sept 16-Nov 6: $35
  • Nov 7-Nov 30: $45
  • Dec 1- Dec 10: $50
• 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk: Not chip timed - no awards.
• Entry Fees:
  • July 1 through July 31: $20
  • Aug 1- Nov 29: $25
  • Dec 1 - Dec 10: $30

5K Awards

5K Run/Walk awards based on gun time: Overall Male/Female 1,2,3 place: Overall Masters Male/Female 1 place.

Age Groups

Male/Female 1,2 place based on gun time:

• 0-10
• 11-14
• 15-19
• 20-29
• 30-39
• 40-49
• 50-59
• 60-69
• 70-79
• 80-up

Costume Contest

Awards for 1,2,3 place.

Course Maps

5K Map - CLICK HERE

1 Mile Map - CLICK HERE

Additional Information

This family-friendly event is a wonderful opportunity to experience a little fun & a whole lot of excitement during this season of cheer!

In the event of flooding, the course/routes will be adjusted accordingly.