Avondazzle Dash 1K, 5K & 10K
Participants don festive winter costumes for 1K, 5K, and 10K courses that wind through vibrant holiday light displays. The event includes a 1K Winter Waddle lap designed for an easy trek through the light show. After crossing the finish, participants can gather at the Frosty Finish Line Party for breakfast and light show viewing.
Sat, Dec 19, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
8 am 10k & 5k start; 9 am 1k start.
Food & Drink
The Frosty Finish Line Party includes a refreshing breakfast.
Accessibility
Strollers and service animals are permitted on the course.
Pets
Pets are not allowed at the event; service animals are allowed.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Wear a favorite winter costume, as participants are invited to dress for the holiday run.
- If you are walking with a stroller, position yourself at the back of the Starting Corral.
- Wear the timing chip on your race bib over your navel for chip timing.
- Leave pets at home; service animals are allowed, but other pets are not.
- Allow time after your run for the Frosty Finish Line Party, which includes breakfast and light-show viewing.
Special Events & Promotions
- The new 1K, 5K and 10K run is offered this year.
Links & Contact
Run by City of Avondale
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which course options are available?
The event offers 1K, 5K and 10K runs through the holiday lights. The 1K Winter Waddle is a lap through the light show.
Can I bring a stroller?
Yes. Strollers are allowed on the course; stroller-walkers should line up at the back of the Starting Corral.
Are pets allowed?
Pets are not allowed, but service animals are permitted.
Is food available after the run?
The Frosty Finish Line Party offers breakfast, light-show viewing and a chance to connect with other participants.
What should I wear, and how are race times recorded?
Participants are invited to wear a favorite winter costume. The race is chip timed, and the timing chip on your bib should be worn over your navel.
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