Norton Sports Health Lights RUNder Louisville
About this race
Start your New Year with a one-of-a-kind underground adventure!
Join us for the inaugural Norton Sports Health Lights RUNder Louisville on Friday, Jan. 1, 2027, at 9 a.m. at the Mega Cavern, 1841 Taylor Ave.
This family-friendly 2.027-mile run/walk gives you a chance to experience Louisville's beloved Lights Under Louisville holiday tradition in a whole new way – on foot!
Start your New Year by putting your best foot forward. Underground.
For the first time ever, a race will take participants directly through the spectacular Lights Under Louisville holiday light display. Journey through the Mega Cavern's underground wonderland, illuminated by more than 7 million points of light. Along the way, enjoy larger-than-life themed displays, favorite holiday characters, festive music, lasers and plenty of magical moments.
Whether you're running, walking or simply soaking in the sights, this unforgettable experience is a fun way for the whole family to kick off 2027. Leave the winter weather above ground and make your first miles of the New Year truly memorable!
All participants will receive a commemorative Norton Sports Health Lights RUNder Louisville long-sleeve race shirt and a custom finisher's medal.
NOTE: The course follows a gravel path and is not paved. Participants should plan accordingly.
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Norton Sports Health Lights RUNder Louisville
Youth participants must be at least five years of age on race day and must be able to complete the 4 miles on their own.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 14 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Louisville, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:59 AM and sets at 5:33 PM local time (EST) in Louisville on January 1, 2027 — 9h 33m of daylight.
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- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
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