Deck the Heels 5K Night Run
About this race
Get ready to light up the night with holiday cheer! Held the second Saturday of December each year, The Deck the Heels 5k Night Run is the perfect way to kick off the festive season. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, this event is open to everyone.
The course winds through the city streets, past beautifully decorated homes and twinkling holiday lights. Runners are encouraged to dress up in their most festive attire.
After the race, stick around for a post-run a holiday extravaganza with Santa, food, hot chocolate, music, and more! It's a great opportunity to catch up with friends and make new ones, all while soaking up the holiday atmosphere.
Glow-in-the-Dark accessories will be available at packet pickup. We encourage runners to "Deck" themselves out for this festive Christmas event.
We are also pleased to announce the addition of the VIRTUAL Deck the Heels 5k for those that are unable to join us in person. Virtual participants are able to choose a 5k course and submit their time to our Results page.
So lace up your sneakers, put on your best holiday gear, and join us for the Deck the Heels 5k Night Run. Let's spread some holiday joy and make memories that will last a lifetime!
The Claire Parker Foundation was created in memory of our daughter, Claire. We provide ongoing care and emotional support for children and families battling pediatric cancer. To find out more about the work we do visit: claireparkerfoundation.org
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Deck the Heels 5K Night Run
(Virtual ) Deck the Heels 5K Night Run
Can't join us in person? Celebrate the season and support the Claire Parker Foundation virtually. Run or Walk a 5K course of your choice and submit you result via RunSignUp.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 8 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Altavista, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:21 AM and sets at 5:00 PM local time (EST) in Altavista on December 12, 2026 — 9h 39m of daylight.
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Results — Deck the Heels 5K Night Run
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- Altavista 5K Races 3 races
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 3 Altavista events
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