Holiday Lights Run
Updated
Friday, December 18, 2026, first start 7:00 PM, in Bel Air (2502 S Tollgate Rd). Distances: 5K.
Course and race notes
This is part of the Harford County Running Club's Run Series.
Please note this is a Friday evening run. Join us for a festive holiday lights 3 mile course on roads and sidewalks starting at Emmorton Elementary. There will be a running and walking option. This course is stroller friendly.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Friday, December 18
2026 · in 41 days
Start time
7:00 PM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
See the registration page
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Fri Dec 18 (in 41 days)
Opened Aug 31, 2026
Race day in Bel Air
Weather
45° / 30°F
Typical high and low for December 18.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Aberdeen Phillips Fld, MD (8.5 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:20 AM – 4:43 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Friday. The 7:00 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
6 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Emmorton Snowballs & Ice Cream ice cream0.6 mi
Nearest public restroom: 0.2 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Thu Dec 17
Where to stay
7 within 3 mi17 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Hampton Inn & Suites
About 7 min drive2.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: La Quinta Inn & Suites
About 7 min drive2.5 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Quality Inn & Suites
About 7 min drive2.5 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Red Roof Inn
About 7 min drive2.5 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Ramada
About 8 min drive2.5 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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