The holiday season is chock full of festivities, with twinkling lights, over-the-top decorations, and the warm and fuzzy feeling of the season. In the midst of these celebrations, there’s an event that takes the joy of the season to new heights, turning the region’s tacky light tradition into an extraordinary one-night-only experience: the CarMax Tacky Light Run.
The nighttime walking and running event takes place throughout Mid-lothian Mines Park and the Walton Park neighborhood of Chesterfield. The subdivision boasts brilliantly illuminated houses, including the famous Dawnridge Court (aka Christmas Court). Participants don their tackiest holiday attire, from Santa suits to elf hats, as they explore over three miles of sparkling streets.
Here’s why the CarMax Tacky Light Run should be one of the top events on your holiday calendar:
1. Dazzling Displays: Walton Park’s lights are seriously impressive. It’s like running through a real-life winter wonderland, with millions of lights, inflatables, and music to lift your holiday spirits.
2. Tacky Sweaters & Costume Contest: Participants go all out with their attire, dressing up in the tackiest and most whimsical holiday outfits. From ugly Christmas sweaters to light-up antlers, the creativity is boundless and awards go out to the best of the best.
3. It’s Fun for All: The CarMax Tacky Light Run brings runners and walkers of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds together. Strollers are welcome and youth pricing is available for those ages 14 and under. Group pricing, dubbed “party pricing”, is also available for anyone registering four or more people at one time.
4. Walking Encouraged: This event is walker friendly, but dare we say that it might be better if you walk it? The holiday season (and 6 kilometers) often seems to fly by, so slow down and savor the lights along the 6-kilometer course.
5. Swag & Goodies: In addition to an ornament finisher medal, all participants will receive their choice of a commemorative knit hat or t-shirt. But that’s not all! The sweetest part is that everyone can enjoy cookies while on the course and after crossing the finish line.
The holiday calendar fills up fast, but the CarMax Tacky Light Run is an unforgettable experience that captures the true spirit of the season. Walton Park embodies the magic of the holidays. Make sure to add the CarMax Tacky Light Run on December 9th to your calendar. Register at www.sportsbackers.org and save your spot on the nice list!
