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*Participants will receive a 2024 Lightfest hat, Lightfest 2024 medal, transportation back to the start line after the event and post event snacks*

Lightfest hat and medal guaranteed to the first 1,000 participants for the Lightfest Run/Walk.

**The start line is at Merriman Hollow Park in Westland (7651 N. Merriman Road in Westland) and the finish line is at Warrendale Park near the Hype Recreation Center (23302 W. Warren Avenue in Dearborn Heights). Hines Drive will be closed for vehicle traffic for the event.

Please park at the start area and shuttle busses will transport you back to Merriman Hollow after the event.

Registration Fees for the Lightfest Run/Walk:
Adults
$35 until November 1, 2024
$40 from November 2 through noon on November 15
$45 at Packet pick up on November 18 and on event day (November 20)

Kids (18 and younger)
$25 until November 1, 2024
$30 from November 2 through noon on November 15
$35 at Packet pick up on November 18 and on event day (November 20)

Click here to register! https://runningfitevents.redpodium.com/-lightfest

Online registration will take place until noon on November 15, 2024. Registration will also take place at Packet Pickup on Monday, November 18 from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM and on event day, November 20, from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.

Packet Pick up will take place on Monday, November 18 at Merriman Hollow Park from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM for both events. The address for Merriman Hollow Park is 7651 N. Merriman Hollow Road in Westland.

No dogs are allowed due to the bus transportation and large amount of participants.
There is a 2.5 hour time limit for participation for the Lightfest Run/walk.