Lights on the Lake 5K, held on November 21, 2026, in Liverpool, New York, offers a 1-mile run or walk starting at 6:00 AM from 106 Lake Drive. Entry costs between $35.00 and $40.00.
From the Race Organizer
Lights on the Lake 5K! Celebrate the 37th Anniversary of Wegmans Lights on the Lake with a 5K! 5K Walk Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 6:00am Get ready for the holiday season by walking through the magical Lights on the Lake. This early morning 5K walk will start at 6:00am- before sunrise so that you can enjoy the beauty of all of the light displays! The walk will start at the Salt Museum Parking Lot within Onondaga Lake Park. Each participant will receive a buff! The walk will be capped at 750 participants. 5K Run Sunday, November 22, 2026 at 6:00am Get ready for the holiday season by running through the magical Lights on the Lake. This early morning 5K run will start at 6:00am- before sunrise so that you can enjoy the beauty of all of the light displays! The race will start at the Salt Museum Parking Lot within Onondaga Lake Park. Timing and results will be provided. Each participant will receive a beanie! A limited edition 2026 LOL 5K Ornaments will be given out to the top 3 finishers in each age level (these will be mailed after the race). The run will be capped at 750 participants. Top Prizes For The 5K Run Only The top racers in each age/gender category receive a limited edition 2026 Lights on the Lake 5K ornament 1-14 15-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70+ Packet Pick Up (for both the Walk and the Run) Date: Friday, November 20th from 3-6pm - Salt Museum (106 Lake Drive, Liverpool)- must enter off of 1st Street and turn onto Lake Drive (do not use Willow Street or Onondaga Lake Parkway entrance OR Saturday, November 21st (5K WALK) - Salt Museum - packet pick up available starting at 5am Sunday, November 22nd (5K RUN) - Salt Museum - packet pick up available starting at 5am Help us give back... A portion of the proceeds and all donations will go to Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital. We will also be collecting unwrapped toys for Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital to use for the children that are spending the holidays in the hospital. Check out the more general wish list below*: Infant/Toddler Fisher Price Rattles Fisher Price or iPlay Stacking and Sorting Toys Fisher Price or Baby Einstein Light Up and Musical Toys Vtech or Baby Einstein Crib Soothers Preschool Lego Duplo Blocks Fisher Price Little People Plastic Baby Dolls Cars and Trucks School Age Legos Barbies Matchbox Cars Action Figures Adolescent Bath and Body Works Sets Nerf Basketball/Football Sets SU/Sports Clothing Gift Cards Art Supplies Craft Kits, Sketch Books, Journals Books and activity books! (especially for Teens) Touch and Feel Board Books, Crayola Color Wonder Mess Free Coloring Books, Adult Coloring books, Paint by Sticker books * Due to safety and infection control guidelines Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital is unable to accept the following items: used items of any kind, homemade food, blankets, pillows, or gift wrapped items.
Course & Travel Notes
Lights on the Lake 5K takes place in November when typical conditions in Liverpool, New York show average highs of 48°F and lows of 33°F, with measurable precipitation occurring on 53% of days. The venue sits at 377 feet elevation, and the 6:00 AM start time begins one hour and five minutes before the 7:05 AM sunrise. Syracuse Hancock International Airport is the nearest air hub, located 5.1 miles from the race venue.
⛰️ 377 ft elevation☀️ Typically 48°F / 33°F · 53% chance of rain✈️ Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) — 5.1 mi
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When is Lights on the Lake 5K 2026 — Liverpool, NY?
Lights on the Lake 5K 2026 — Liverpool, NY takes place on November 21, 2026. The race is held in Liverpool, New York.
Where is Lights on the Lake 5K 2026 — Liverpool, NY held?
Lights on the Lake 5K 2026 — Liverpool, NY is held at 106 Lake Drive in Liverpool, New York.
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