Rome Lights Fest 5k Walk/Run

Race Overview: A race coming up on 11/28/2025 in Rome, NY. Get all the nerdy details below or follow the sign up links to secure your spot today!
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Race data last checked: 2026-02-05

Race Overview:

✨ Rome Lights Fest 5K & Walk ✨
Presented by Rome Clean & Green, the City of Rome, and the Roman Runners

Kick off the holiday season with us on Friday, November 28 at 5:00 PM! Lace up for a sparkling evening as runners and walkers take off from City Hall on W. Dominick Street, make their way up George Street, circle Vogel Park, and return to enjoy the glow of Rome’s holiday lights. The route will be closed to traffic!

🌟 Choose your pace:

FREE Kid's run!

5K Run/Walk
1.3-Mile Holiday Stroll
When the race ends, the celebration begins! Stay for a festive evening featuring:
🎄 Local food trucks
🎄 The City’s Christmas Tree Lighting
🎆 A fireworks finale to light up the night

Participants will receive a special Rome Lights Fest 5k long sleeve shirt! Sign up by October 16 to make sure you get the size you need.

Packet pickup will be 2p-5p at Rome City Hall.

Price: $20/plus processing fee until September 30

$23 until October 31

$26 until November 14

$29 until November 28

18 and Under only $15!

Top 3 Male and Female Awards and Age Group Awards. Under 10. 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70/over.

FREE KIDS RUN at 4:30p! Add T-shirt for only $10!

Timing and results provided by Leone Timing.

More details coming soon—save the date for this magical start to the holiday season in Rome!

 

 

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