Race day is Friday, September 13.  Races start at 7 PM.  Runners have a choice of either a 5K or an 8k race.  Both races start and finish near the Gazebo on Depot Street near the intersection of Franklin and Depot Streets.  Runners will follow the Uptown Connection Trail to the Dick & Willie Passage Trail.  They then run along the Dick & Willie Passage to a turn-around point, before returning to the finish.

This annual event is known for its fun and family atmosphere, often with kids carrying light sticks and runners wearing headlamps.  The races will be followed with snacks and beverages. Look for further announcements on music and adult brews. This race is expected to attract a substantial crowd of runners and fans.

PACKET PICKUP

Participants may pick up their packets with race bibs on Thursday, September 12, Noon-6 PM at the YMCA at 3 Starling Avenue and Friday, September 13 from Noon – 5:00 PM at the YMCA at 3 Starling Avenue.  Packets may also be picked up at Gazebo on Depot Street on Friday, September 13, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. 

ONLINE REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MIDNIGHT SEPT 10, 2024

PAPER REGISTRATION

Paper registration forms are available at link on this page and completed forms must be delivered to YMCA by closing on Sept 10 or at packet pickup on Thursday, September 12 or packet pickup on Friday, September 13. 

*** NOTE: PACKET PICKUP AND PAPER REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT 6:30 PM ON RACE DAY AT GAZEBO ON DEPOT STREET.  PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY.

PARKING

There will be no parking at depot street start/finish area due to Ford & Depot streets being closed.  There is plenty of parking available within a short distance of the start/finish area.

P1 – Large parking lot at Clock Tower office building – Franklin St & Liberty St Ext.

P2 – Small lot on Franklin St.

P3 – Large lot at corner of W. Church St & Bridge St.

P4 – Large lot on E. Main St at Rania’s Restaurant.

P5 – Large lot at corner of E. Church St and Broad St

* All designated lots are within quarter mile of Start/Finish line