Nite Lites Christmas Fun Run/Walk
About this race
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Join us for an evening of Holiday fun!
$25 No Shirt: $38 With Shirt: $48 With *Hoodie: (Available at checkout) *XXL $3 additional charge
Experience one of the largest and growing traditions in the state. Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, MI is the site to start your holiday season off with a festive run to remember. For the last 8 years, MIS has teamed up with Nite Lites Christmas Light Show to bring you the atmosphere and backdrop for your competitive spirit. In this charitable event, you will experience the Christmas spirit. Surrounded by artistic holiday scenes and multitudes of animated lights, the Fun Run and Walk will get your holiday adrenalin pumping. The kickoff to Michigan International Speedway’s holiday Christmas light show always starts with the energy you bring as participants.
On Your Mark. Get Set. Christmas is Here!
A Fun Run/Walk experience to remember:
Location:
12626 US-12, Brooklyn, MI 49230
Date:
November 15, 2025 (Saturday)
Fun Run Time:
6:00 P.M.
Fun Walk Time:
6:15 P.M.
*The recipients of this year’s charitable run will be the Hanover-Horton High School Class of 2028.
Early Registration Starts May 30th 2025
Packet Pickup Begins at 4:00PM on November 15th 2025
On-site Race Day registration 4:00PM - 6:15PM
Fun Run begins 6:00PM
Walk begins 6:15PM
Now through Wednesday, November 5th, Midnight
Early Registration* (with shirt) - $38.00 Long sleeve T-shirt included ($10.00 additional charge for Hooded Sweatshirt plus $3.00 for Adult size XXL)
*After this date (11/5/25), no shirts will be offered. Sorry, but Santa's helpers need time to get them ready for you!
Now through Wednesday, November 5th, Midnight
Early Registration (no shirt) - $25.00 We think the shirts are pretty snazzy, but if you prefer not to get one that is okay! We still want you to join in the fun.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION Saturday, November 15th, 2025 4:00PM - 6:15PM
$30.00 On-site Registration at Michigan International Speedway (no shirt)
Pick your distance
Running
12th Annual Nite Lites Christmas Fun Run
Runners will begin 15 minutes before walkers. This course is contained within Michigan International Speedway and is paved! Please wear appropriate footwear for these conditions. :)
Walking
12th Annual Nite Lites Christmas 5K Walk
This course is contained within Michigan International Speedway and is paved! Please wear appropriate footwear for these conditions. :)
Typical race-day weather
Based on 11 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Brooklyn, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:34 AM and sets at 5:11 PM local time (EST) in Brooklyn on November 21, 2026 — 9h 36m of daylight.
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