Nite Lites Christmas Fun Run/Walk

About the Event

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Join us for an evening of Holiday fun!

$25 No Shirt: $38 With Shirt: $48 With *Hoodie: (Available at checkout) *XXL $3 additional charge

Experience one of the largest and growing traditions in the state. Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, MI is the site to start your holiday season off with a festive run to remember. For the last 8 years, MIS has teamed up with Nite Lites Christmas Light Show to bring you the atmosphere and backdrop for your competitive spirit. In this charitable event, you will experience the Christmas spirit. Surrounded by artistic holiday scenes and multitudes of animated lights, the Fun Run and Walk will get your holiday adrenalin pumping. The kickoff to Michigan International Speedway’s holiday Christmas light show always starts with the energy you bring as participants.

On Your Mark. Get Set. Christmas is Here!

A Fun Run/Walk experience to remember:

Location:
12626 US-12, Brooklyn, MI 49230
Date:
November 15, 2025 (Saturday)
Fun Run Time:
6:00 P.M.
Fun Walk Time:
6:15 P.M.

*The recipients of this year’s charitable run will be the Hanover-Horton High School Class of 2028.

Early Registration Starts May 30th 2025

Packet Pickup Begins at 4:00PM on November 15th 2025
On-site Race Day registration 4:00PM - 6:15PM
Fun Run begins 6:00PM
Walk begins 6:15PM

Now through Wednesday, November 5th, Midnight

Early Registration* (with shirt) - $38.00 Long sleeve T-shirt included ($10.00 additional charge for Hooded Sweatshirt plus $3.00 for Adult size XXL)

*After this date (11/5/25), no shirts will be offered. Sorry, but Santa's helpers need time to get them ready for you!

Now through Wednesday, November 5th, Midnight

Early Registration (no shirt) - $25.00 We think the shirts are pretty snazzy, but if you prefer not to get one that is okay! We still want you to join in the fun.

RACE DAY REGISTRATION Saturday, November 15th, 2025 4:00PM - 6:15PM

$30.00 On-site Registration at Michigan International Speedway (no shirt)

Races Offered

12th Annual Nite Lites Christmas Fun Run

Nov 21, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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18:00

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$25.00

12th Annual Nite Lites Christmas 5K Walk

Nov 21, 2026

straighten

Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

18:15

sell

$25.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Brooklyn.

thermostat Temperature

1.8° / 9.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

-3.0° / 4.5°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

5h 45m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.3 cm

air Avg wind speed

15.1 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

73.8%

wb_twilight Sunrise

08:27

nightlight Sunset

18:15

About Brooklyn

Learn more about the host city, Brooklyn.

Brooklyn, the "Borough of Homes and Churches," is one of the five boroughs of New York City. It used to be a separate city, and still feels much like one. It has about 2.5 million inhabitants. If separated from the rest of New York City, Brooklyn would be the 4th most populous American city.