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January 1, 2024
Clemmons, NC, 27012, US
This event has quickly become a family favorite. There's no better way to spend New Year's Eve and kick off the New Year than with a group of family and friends running and supporting a great cause!
Start the New Year off on a healthy note! Join us for a night of fun and celebration that ends with a hot chocolate toast to the healthy New Year! This run course is an experience of a lifetime. Runners wind through the park at midnight and experience the Tanglewood Festival of Lights in a whole new way, on foot! It is a Christmas wonderland of lights and action. Don't miss it!
Participants can stroll through the Christmas wonderland at whatever pace they choose, and then relish in hot chocolate and snacks provided at the finish line.
The race starts at the stroke of midnight. We will celebrate the New Year with a Live Feed to New York's Timesquare to count down the New Year and start the race!
The Running of the Lights Virtual 5K, scheduled for January 1st, 2024, in Clemmons, NC, offers a unique way to kick off the New Year. While specific historical details for this event are not provided, its "virtual" designation suggests a flexible approach where participants can complete the 5K distance on their own preferred route and time on race day, adhering to the New Year's Day theme. This format allows for broad participation, whether individuals are running, walking, or even using other methods to cover the distance, all while embracing the festive spirit of the holiday. Participants in the Running of the Lights Virtual 5K should anticipate a self-directed race experience. The "event type: 6" typically signifies a community or fun run, often with a focus on participation and enjoyment rather than stringent competitive racing. Given its virtual nature, the terrain and conditions will entirely depend on the participant's chosen location, allowing for a run through familiar neighborhoods, scenic trails, or even treadmills. Notable features likely revolve around the celebratory aspect of starting the year with a healthy activity and the flexibility of a virtual event, potentially including digital race packets or online community engagement to foster a sense of shared experience.
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