Southern Lights Stroll 5K
Participants can run a competitive chip-timed 5K or enjoy an untimed leisure stroll through holiday light displays along a reimagined course. After crossing the finish line into the Holiday Village, visitors can enjoy holiday music, visit Tootie's Peppermint Café, ride mini trains, and take photos with Santa.
What to Expect
Run or stroll through holiday lights before cars take over
Event Details
Food & Drink
Tootie’s Peppermint Café is in the Holiday Village.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families, walkers, and casual runners
Vibe
Festive and active
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: 5K Run, ages 13+: $35; 5K Run - Kids, ages 12 and under: $0, with a race shirt available for an additional fee; 5K Stroll, ages 13+: $30; 5K Stroll - Kids, ages 12 and under: $0. Limited-edition event shirts go to the first 2,000 adults registered. – Get tickets
- Hours: 5K race: 5:30 PM; stroll: 6:00–8:00 PM.
- Pets: Dogs may come on a leash.
Tips & Advice
- Pick up your packet on one of the earlier pickup days if convenient; the organizers recommend this to make race day easier.
- Register early if you want a limited-edition event shirt, which is reserved for the first 2,000 adults registered.
- Choose the timed run or untimed stroll when registering, and note the different start arrangements for each option.
- Keep dogs leashed throughout the event, as leash use is required.
- Bring a race shirt for children only if you want one; kids’ participation is free, but shirts are not included.
Special Events & Promotions
- Children aged 12 and under may participate for free; race shirts are not included.
- The event has a brand-new route this year.
- Limited-edition event shirts go to the first 2,000 adults who register.
- Participants can choose a timed race or an untimed stroll; kids’ versions are also available.
- A race shirt can be purchased separately for kids’ timed-race participants.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can take part in the run or stroll?
The timed 5K and untimed stroll have options for participants aged 13 and over, plus kids’ versions for children 12 and under.
What can participants do after finishing?
The Holiday Village has holiday music, Tootie’s Peppermint Café, mini train rides and photos with Santa.
Is the course timed, and what should participants know about starting?
The 5K run is chip-timed, while the stroll is untimed. All 5K participants are expected to start together, and stroll participants must be on the course by the stated cutoff.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes. Dogs may join participants but must be kept on a leash.
Where can I pick up my race packet?
Packet pickup is at the Kentucky Horse Park Visitor Information Center, with options before and on event day.
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We've done our best to keep details up-to-date, but event schedules, prices, and policies can change. For the latest updates, please visit the official website or contact the organizers directly.