Cline-Holder Electric Speedway in Lights 5K presented by Fleet Feet Sports
Participants run or walk through the Speedway in Lights display featuring dozens of illuminated scenes. The 5K course starts near Entrance No. 2 beside the BMS South Building, loops up and back down the Bristol Dragway, and heads onto the high-banked oval track. Entrants make a turn down the backstretch before finishing just before Turn 2.
What to Expect
Run or walk through holiday light displays across the dragway and oval track.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Runners, walkers, and families who enjoy holiday lights
Vibe
Festive and energetic
Energy Level
High
Budget
$$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Online registration opens February 25 and remains open through November 8. February 25–March 31: adults $25; kids ages 12 and under $15. April 1–July 31: adults $35; kids ages 12 and under $20. August 1–October 28: adults $45; kids ages 12 and under $25. October 29–November 8: adults $35; kids ages 12 and under $25; T-shirt and ornament not guaranteed. Day-of on-site registration: adults $35; kids ages 12 and under $25. Children 3 and under are free, but a T-shirt and ornament are not included. – Get tickets
- Hours: 6 p.m.
Tips & Advice
- Register online by November 8 if you want to complete registration before the event day.
- If you miss online registration, on-site registration is available on the event day.
- Register by October 28 if you want to avoid the later registration period when T-shirts and ornaments are not guaranteed.
- Remember that registrations are final, with no rainchecks or refunds if weather affects your plans.
- Children 3 and under can participate for free, but plan separately for a T-shirt and ornament because those are not included.
Special Events & Promotions
- Children 3 and under enter free; T-shirt and ornament are not included.
- Online registration offers different prices by booking period; the earliest booking period has the lowest listed prices.
- The course is updated for 2026 with 40 new displays.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can children take part in the 5K?
The event has a kids’ registration category for ages 12 and under. Children 3 and under can participate without a registration fee, but a T-shirt and ornament are not included.
What route does the 5K follow?
The run/walk passes through the Speedway in Lights course, loops up and back down Bristol Dragway, then goes onto the oval and down the backstretch before finishing just before Turn 2.
Can I register on the day of the event?
Yes. On-site registration is available on the event day after online registration closes.
What happens if bad weather affects the event?
Registrations are final, with no rainchecks or refunds. If inclement weather affects the event, Speedway Children’s Charities may provide an alternate experience.
What has changed on the course this year?
The Speedway in Lights course has been updated for 2026 with 40 new displays.
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