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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2026
5700 W Airport Rd, Bloomington IN
5K
30–45°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2025
28–50°F
dry
2024
22–36°F
dry
2023
37–50°F
dry
2022
6–42°F
rain
2021
25–36°F
dry
2020
30–45°F
dry
2019
31–53°F
dry
2018
31–42°F
dry
2017
43–54°F
dry
2016
30–43°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
30°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
The Monroe County Fairgrounds is back again for the 2nd annual Holiday Lights 5k. For year two we are adding a race shirt, timing, and making it a true 5k event. This unique 5k takes you through the fairgrounds holiday lights route 2.5 times and ends at the fairgrounds free stage. Come join us and make this a new holiday family tradition!
This year's event will take place Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Packet Pickup will start at 6pm and the run/walk will begin at 7pm. Please enter the fairgrounds through gate 4 and try to arrive no later than 6:30 to allow time for the crowd to complete packet pickup. We will try to start promptly at 7pm.
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