The race will start at the intersection of Court Street and Howland Street.  The finish line is located at South Russell Street in front of town hall.

SPECIAL PRICING OFFER - SAVE $10
Add the Running of the Pilgrims 5K during your Winter Lights registration and save $10.  Running of the Pilgrims takes place on Thursday, November 23rd beginning at 7:30am from Plymouth Rock.  Special pricing offer is available through Monday, November 20th.

SWAG

Long sleeve tech shirt for Winter Lights participants who are registered by the end of the day on November 12th

Winter hats for the first 1,000 people registered for Running of the Pilgrims

The town Christmas tree will now be located on the front lawn of town hall so you will be finishing at the tree.

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BIB PICKUP

• Thursday, November 30th from 4:00pm - 7:00pm at Marathon Sports, 9 Court Street in Plymouth 

• Friday, December 1st from 10:00am - 6:00pm at Marathon Sports, 9 Court Street in Plymouth

• On-site registration will be available during bib pickup until 6:00 pm on Friday, December 1st
  On-site registration CLOSES at 6:00 pm on 12/1

 

 

​PARKING
Parking information for the  event can be found at:  http://www.parkplymouth.com.  Remember that the race is taking place in conjunction with the Christmas is Historic Plymouth event.  There will be a lot of people in Downtown Plymouth.  Carpooling is recommended.

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Parking Restrictions: begin at noon on Court Street from Town Hall to Leyden Street

 

Road Closures: Russell Street and S. Russell Street to close at 4PM (around Town Hall)

                           Court Street from Samoset to Leyden to close at 5PM.

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Remember, the race  will be run in the dark.  There will be lights along the way but each participant is required to run with a flashlight or headlamp to ensure they are visible to traffic.  Please remember this very important item as we will not be able to let anyone start that does not have a light source with them (your cell phone flashlight app is acceptable). You are also encouraged to wear reflective gear.

​YES, you can have someone else pickup your bib for you and NO, you do not need a photo ID for pickup.  Please be sure to bring your registration confirmation with you to pick up.

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We will not have a water stop on the course.  If you would like to have water while you are running please be sure to bring a bottle or hydration pack.  Water will be available at the finish line.

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POST RACE PARTY

Winter Lights Post Race Holiday Party

• John Carver Inn - Carver Room - 25 Summer Street, Plymouth

Tickets are $10./person and can only be purchased at the door beginning at 6:30pm until room reaches capacity.  Payment can be made using cash, credit card, check or Venmo.  Children 5 & under are FREE.

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AWARDS

Awards will be presented at approximately 7:45pm at the post race party at the John Carver Inn 

• Overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd Male and Female

• 1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female in the following age groups:  

• 10 & under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

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Walkers Welcome
No dogs please
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If you plan to have dinner anywhere in downtown Plymouth please be sure to make a reservation ahead of time.  

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Not running but still coming for the lights, the run and the post race festivities in Plymouth to kickoff the holiday season???  We are looking for volunteers.  If you have an hour or so before you get your evening started, we'd love to have your help.  Volunteer registration coming soon.

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​CHRISTMAS IN HISTORIC PLYMOUTH
The race takes place in conjunction with Christmas in Historic Plymouth hosted by Plymouth Kiwanis.  The event includes lots of families, a parade, hayrides, marching bands and the arrival of Santa to turn on the Christmas lights on the town tree.

The parade, arrival of Santa and tree lighting take place BEFORE the race.  Please remember that not everyone is there for the race, there are small children that are just there to see Santa and the Christmas tree.​

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2023 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

• 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm:  Tractor Hayrides on North Street - Donation of $2 

• 6:15 pm:  Tree Lighting at town hall 

• 6:30 pm:  Race Starts

• 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm:  Santa, face painting and crafts at the Plymouth Center of the Arts, 11 North Street

• 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm:  Post race party, Santa and awards at John Carver Inn 

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