Rome Lights Fest 5k Walk/Run

Event Overview

✨ Rome Lights Fest 5K &: Walk ✨
Presented by Rome Clean &: Green, the City of Rome, and the Roman Runners

Date and Time

• Date: November 28, 2025
• Time: 5:00 PM
• Location: 198 N. Washington St, Rome, NY
• Start: City Hall on W. Dominick Street

Race Details

Kick off the holiday season with us! Lace up for a sparkling evening as runners and walkers take off from City Hall, make their way up George Street, circle Vogel Park, and return to enjoy the glow of Rome’s holiday lights. The route will be closed to traffic!

Race Options

• Kid's Run: FREE!
• 5K Run/Walk
• 1.3-Mile Holiday Stroll
• Post-Race Celebration: Food trucks, Christmas Tree Lighting, and Fireworks finale

Participant Perks

• Shirt: Special Rome Lights Fest 5k long sleeve shirt for participants.
• Sign Up Deadline: Register by October 16 to ensure shirt size.
• Packet Pickup: 2 PM - 5 PM at Rome City Hall.
• Price Levels:
  • $20 plus processing fee until September 30
  • $23 until October 31
  • $26 until November 14
  • $29 until November 28
  • 18 and Under only $15!

Awards

Top 3 Male and Female Awards and Age Group Awards for: Under 10, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70/over.

Additional Information

• Kids Run: FREE at 4:30 PM! Add T-shirt for only $10!
• Timing: Results provided by Leone Timing.
• More Details: Coming soon—save the date for this magical start to the holiday season in Rome!
• Registration Link: Sign Up Here!