The Light Run
Updated
Tuesday, December 15, 2026, first start 6:00 PM, in Pitman (Ballard Park & after party at Merryman's Pub). Distances: 5K. Entry from $24.
Course and race notes
Join in on the Holiday Fun as we continue this Holiday Running Charity Tradition!
You will be running approximately 3.1 miles through the neighborhoods of Pitman with the brightest and most colorful lights! Participants will receive custom Light Run signature gift and a drink ticket for the after party!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Tuesday, December 15
2026 · in 38 days
Start time
6:00 PM
Earliest wave
Location
Ballard Park & after party at Merryman's Pub
Pitman, NJ 08071
Area: South Jersey, Philadelphia
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$24
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Tue Dec 15 (in 38 days)
Opened Jul 21, 2026
Race day in Pitman
Weather
46° / 30°F
Typical high and low for December 15.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Glassboro 2 Ne, NJ (2.1 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:14 AM – 4:37 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Tuesday. The 6:00 PM start is after sunset, so bring a light and something reflective.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Mon Dec 14
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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