EVENT DESCRIPTION
Run among a million twinkle lights for this one of a kind 5k fun run down Chandler Blvd in Ahwatukee. Get energized along the way with a chocolate station and peppermint station. Meeting you at the finish line is hot chocolate, holiday cookies and a finisher mug for all participants!

 

Limited to 750 participants! (The event sold out in 2022 & 2023 so don't miss your chance)

 

START/FINISH
December 20, 2025

7:00pm

 

Desert Foothills Park

1010 E Marketplace Way SW

Phoenix, AZ 85048

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PACKET PICK-UP

TBD

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WHAT DO YOU GET?

• Chip Timing by Mangled Momentum with live results posted online

• Event Bib Number

• Event Finisher Coffee Mug

• Cookies, Hot Chocolate & Chocolate at the finish

• Water & Peppermint Cookie Station on the run course

• Sponsor Goodies

*Shirts may be added to a registration for an additional $25. Cut off for shirts is December 5, 2025.

 

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WHO CAN PARTICIPATE

Everyone is welcome but please leave the furry friends at home. You are more than welcome to walk or run the event. Go at your own pace but please be aware that the roads need to be reopened as quickly as possible so participants are asked to keep their walk to a max of 1.5 hours. There will be a sweep vehicle in case you feel you need a ride back to the finish line if you can't finish before 1.5 hours. Cookies and hot chocolate will still be waiting for you!

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NOTE ABOUT STROLLERS:

There is a short gravel section at the start and end of the run that will make it difficult for a traditional stroller to navigate. Please ensure you are using a running stroller or an off-road stroller with large wheels for the run. 

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Children who are in strollers do not need to register for the event unless you would like them to have the finisher goodies like the other runners. 

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AWARDS

Everyone is the winner here. The event will be chip timed but there will not be any age group or overall awards given. This is your personal challenge.

 

 

COURSE

Starts at Desert Foothills Park - See 5k and Kids Fun Run Course Maps Here

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Themed Aid Stations on the Course*

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• Station #1: Water

• Station #2: Peppermint

• Finish Line: Hot Chocolate

• Finish Line: Cookies

• Finish Line: Chocolate

* Items are handed to participants on the run course during the run. Please help keep the streets clean by dropping trash in boxes provided. Water is also provided at each station. 

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2025 REGISTRATION FEES

May 1 - September 30

• $45 Adults

• $30 Kids 5k (17 and Under)

• $20 3/4 Mile Kids Fun Run (Includes Kids Finisher Medal)

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October 1 - October 31

• $50 Adults 5k

• $35 Kids 5k (17 and Under)

• $20 3/4 Mile Kids Fun Run (Includes Kids Finisher Medal)

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November 1 - December 18

• $55 Adults 5k

• $40 Kids 5k (17 and Under)

• $20 3/4 Mile Kids Fun Run (Includes Kids Finisher Medal)

*Shirts may be added to a registration for an additional $25.

Cut off for shirts is December 5, 2025.

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December 19-20

• $60 Adults 5k

• $45 Kids 5k (17 and Under)

• $20 3/4 Mile Kids Fun Run (Includes Kids Finisher Medal)

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RACE DAY REGISTRATION

If the event is not sold out, online registration stays open until 30 min before race start so if you plan to attend, please register on your phone or computer before heading to the venue. It will make your check-in experience much quicker. If there is an absolute need to register on-site, there will be laptops available for use. All event registration and check-in is done online digitally. 

 

 

OPTIONAL a la CARTE ADD-ONS

• 5K Finisher Medal - $10

• Event Socks - $10

• Cactus Pin - $5

• Event T-shirt - $25

• *Shirts may be added to a registration for an additional $25.

• Cut off for shirts is December 5, 2025.

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