Light the Night Flannel 5K
Updated
Friday, February 12, 2027, first start 6:00 PM, in Waterford (1702 Scott Lake Rd). Distances: 5K. Entry from $28; the 5K goes from $28 to $30 after December 31.
Course and race notes
Join us at Waterford Oaks Oakland County Park as we Light the Night to kick off our Fireworks and Flannels 2-day event!
This out and back race route will include:. A long sleeve shirt. 2 Drink Tickets for the beer tent on Saturday, February 13. Medal. Race timing bib. Hand warmers. Glow sticks and other race swag.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Friday, February 12
2027 · in 97 days
Start time
6:00 PM
Earliest wave
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
5K
Price
$28
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Thu Dec 31 (in 54 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Fri Feb 12 (in 97 days)
Opened Sep 3, 2026
Race day in Waterford
Weather
32° / 17°F
Typical high and low for February 12, with a 29% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Pontiac Oakland Co Intl Airport, MI (3.6 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:35 AM – 5:59 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Friday. The 6:00 PM start is after sunset, so bring a light and something reflective.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
18 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Thu Feb 11
Where to stay
2 within 3 mi10 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Holiday Inn Express & Suites
About 29 min walk1.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Cass Lake Hotel
About 7 min drive2.5 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: TownePlace Suites Detroit Auburn Hills
About 10 min drive3.3 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Hampton Inn
About 10 min drive3.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Hyatt House
About 11 min drive3.7 mi from the start
More places on the map
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