Bright Lights 5K & 1 Mile Walk 2026 — Evansville, IN

Date
December 2, 2026
Location
Evansville, IN
Venue
23 Don Mattingly Way
Start Time
5:45 PM
Entry Fee
$5.00 – $30.00
Events
Bright Lights 5K, Bright Lights 1-Mile Walk
Includes
T-Shirt
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Join us for Bright Lights 5K & 1-Mile Walk for Easterseals! This is the only night when Ritzy's Fantasy of Lights will be closed to vehicle and carriage traffic and open only for runners, walkers, and people using mobility equipment! There will be no carriage rides on this night. NO dogs are allowed at the event (except for service dogs). If you participate in the 5K, you can enjoy the 1-Mile walk at no additional cost! Parking Please park in the lot next to Bosse Field or the overflow area across the street on Heidelbach Ave. No parking is allowed inside Garvin Park. Course The 5K (2.88 miles) consists of three loops around Garvin Park. Start: Just off Morgan Ave inside Garvin Park, run/walk at the corner of Main Street and Morgan Avenue, go toward the 7 lighted trees, turn right, and follow the light show route. The course loops around the back of the park, passing all lighted attractions. A water stop is located near the end of loop one. Continue past the fountain area to begin lap

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Bright Lights 5K & 1 Mile Walk 2026 — Evansville, IN?

Bright Lights 5K & 1 Mile Walk 2026 — Evansville, IN takes place on December 2, 2026. The race is held in Evansville, Indiana.

Where is Bright Lights 5K & 1 Mile Walk 2026 — Evansville, IN held?

Bright Lights 5K & 1 Mile Walk 2026 — Evansville, IN is held at 23 Don Mattingly Way in Evansville, Indiana.

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