2023 Wayne County Parks LightFest 8K Fun Run/Walk
*The event has already taken place on this date: Wed, 11/15/2023
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Lightfest Run/Walk
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 7:00 PM
See the Wayne County Lightfest in a whole new way by running or walking the route!
*Participants will receive a 2023 Lightfest Long Sleeve Shirt, Lightfest 2023 medal, transportation back to the start line after the event and post event snacks
Long Sleeve Shirt and medal guaranteed to the first 1,200 participants for the Lightfest Run/Walk.
The start line is at Merriman Hollow Park in Westland (7651 N. Merriman Road in Westland) and the finish line is at Warrendale Park near the Hype Recreation Center (23302 W. Warren Avenue in Dearborn Heights). Hines Drive will be closed for vehicle traffic for the event.
Please park at the start area and shuttle busses will transport you back to Merriman Hollow after the event.
Registration Fees for the Lightfest Run/Walk:
Adults
$35 until November 10, 2023
$40 at Packet pick up and on event day (November 15)
Kids (18 and younger)
$25 until November 10, 2023
$30 at Packet pick up and on event day (November 15)
Online registration will take place until November 10, 2023. Registration will also take place at Packet Pickup on Monday, November 13 from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM and on event day, November 15, from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Packet Pick up will take place on Monday, November 13 at Merriman Hollow Park from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM for both events. The address for Merriman Hollow Park is 7651 N. Merriman Hollow Road in Westland.
No dogs are allowed due to the bus transportation and large amount of participants.
There is a 2.5 hour time limit for participation for the Lightfest Run/walk.
Packet Pick up
Packet Pick up will take place on Monday, November 13 at Merriman Hollow Park from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM for both events. The address for Merriman Hollow Park is 7651 N. Merriman Hollow Road in Westland.
Special thanks to our sponsors:
Friends of Wayne County Parks
DTE Energy
ITC Holdings Inc.
Cole, Newton, & Duran CPA’s
Allied Building Services
National Heritage Academies
SMART
Fox 2 Detroit
Register on-line:
https://runningfitevents.redpodium.com/2023-lightfest
For more information, please call (734) 261-1990 or visit www.waynecounty.com.
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.