Run through the Lights
- Presented By:
- Gilmore Car Museum
- Price:
- $25 per runner
- Time:
- 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Join Santa at Gilmore Car Museum Winter Wonderland Experience on Wednesday, December 2nd for a magical evening as we transform the holiday lights into your personal trail! For one night only, no vehicles will be allowed on the route, giving you and your family the chance to run, walk, or stroll outdoors through the sparkling displays at your own pace.
Course Details
Distance: Just over 1.5 mile long course and ½ mile short course (go longer or shorter if you wish)
This is a fun run/walk, not a timed race
Holiday Fun Awaits!
- Warm up with s’mores and holiday treats
- Visit/run/walk with Santa
- Write letters to Santa and Kid’s crafts inside the Carriage House
- Inside the Museum enjoy the Festival of Trees and Christmas Through the Decades while exploring the exhibits
- Relax by cozy, outdoor firepits
- Enjoy food & drinks from Ginopolis Bar, George & Sally’s 1941 Diner, and the Pedal Car Café
Prizes awarded for:
- Ugliest Sweater
- Most Festive Costume
- Jingle Bell Bling – Costume with the most bling and bells
- Bah Hum Bug – Scroogiest of the Scrooges
Bring your holiday spirit, family, and friends—it’s a night of lights, laughter, and lasting memories!
Event Agenda
- 5:00pm: Museum doors open
- 5:00pm – 5:45pm: Check-in at museum admissions window
- 5:45pm: Line up at the Carriage House for official start
- 6:00pm: Run/Walk/Stroll begins – Finish at your own pace
- 7:30pm: Prize Winners announced and awarded at the Romig Pavilion
Win a Holiday Tour at the Historic Felt Mansion
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