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Holiday Lights @ the Rails 5K & Kids Dash

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Thursday, December 17, 2026, first start 5:45 PM, in Greenfield (Depot Street Park). Distances: 5K. Entry from $42.99; the 5K goes from $42.99 to $45.99 after November 27.

Course and race notes

J oin us on Thursday, December 17, 2025, at 6:00pm for an all-new exciting winter themed event that features the scenic Holiday Lights views of Greenfield Parks!

The run/walk follows the Pennsy Trail through Depot Street Park and Brandywine Park. Hear the jingle bells and see lights as you loop between the two.

In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.

Race details

Date

Thursday, December 17

2026 · in 40 days

Start time

5:45 PM

Earliest wave

Location

Depot Street Park
Greenfield, IN 46140

Area: South & West Suburbs, Indianapolis

Course

Trail

Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course

Distances

5K

Price

$42.99

Plus the platform's processing fee

5K goes up after Fri Nov 27 (in 20 days)

Registration

Open

Online signup closes Thu Dec 17 (in 40 days)

Opened Jul 30, 2026

Race day in Greenfield

Weather

39° / 24°F

Typical high and low for December 17, with a 39% chance of rain.

NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Greenfield, IN (1.3 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.

Daylight

7:58 AM – 5:19 PM

Sunrise and sunset on Thursday. The 5:45 PM start is after sunset, so bring a light and something reflective.

Calculated for the race location.

Plan your trip

For the night before, Wed Dec 16

Where to stay

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Prices checked November 4, 2026 and can change. Confirm on the booking site before you book. We may earn a commission at no cost to you.

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