Entry Fee
$20.00 – $50.00
Events
5K (Dasher - 13 and over), 1 Mile - Dasher (13 and over), 5K - Elf (12 and under), 1 Mile - Elf (12 and under)
Includes
Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Enjoy the spirit of the season with an evening run on the campus of Texas Tech University. This family-friendly event will have you amazed at the more than 25,000 colored lights that illuminate many buildings on campus. Carolers will entertain the runners along the course. After crossing the finish line, all runners will enjoy Santa's treats on a cold winter's night. Items will be collected for a local children's charity! Check out the Athlete Guide for information about the race - westtexasendurance.com Information about MANDATORY Packet Pick Up Parking Race details, including start times and course maps
Carol of Lights Run 2026 — Lubbock, TX
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for December 13.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Lubbock, TX.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
- Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
- Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
- Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
- Emergency medical up to $250,000
- Cancel For Any Reason add-on available
- 24/7 real-time support
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