Saturday, December 7, 2024
6:30pm
Pembroke, MA
JOIN US FOR THE 2024 RACE AT OUR NEW LOCATION AS WE JOIN THE TOWN OF PEMBROKE AT THEIR HOLIDAY KICKOFF CELEBRATION
Registration
Online Registration for the 2024 race is now OPEN
​REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Adult: $35 online / $40 on-site
Student (age 11-18): $30 online / $35 on-site
Youth (age 10 & under): $25 online / $30 on-site
Senior (70+): $25 online / $30 on-site
The race begins at 6:30 pm.
Please be at the starting line no later than 6:15pm
On-site registration CLOSES at 6:00 pm on 12/7
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ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE ABLE TO CROSS THE FINISH LINE IN
60 MINUTES OR LESS
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A new course in a new town brings us to Pembroke to kickoff the holiday season at the Pembroke Tree Lighting event. Join us on this all new loop course (map below) as we light up the streets and celebrate the 13th Annual Winter Lights 5K.
SWAG
Register by the end of the day on October 13th to receive a Winter Lights winter hat in addition to the long sleeve tech shirt for participants registered by the end of the day November 17th
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BIB PICKUP
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Friday, December 6th - TBD
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Saturday, December 7th - TBD
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On-site registration will be available during bib pickup until 6:00 pm
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​PARKING
All race parking will be at Pembroke High School located at 80 Learning Lane in Pembroke. The high school is located 2 miles from the starting line. Options to get to the start:​
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Arrive early for the Pembroke tree lighting festivities and enjoy a leisurely stroll to the downtown
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Get race ready and do a 2 mile warm up run
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Take the provided shuttle service to the start (shuttle schedule coming soon)
​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 and snacks will be available at the finish line.
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AWARDS
Awards will be presented after the race:
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Overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd Male and Female
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1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female in the following age groups:
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10 & under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Our post race awards will be given out at the new Pembroke Community Center.
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Walkers Welcome
No dogs please
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There are several great restaurants nearby including Christina's, Blacksmith Tavern, Route 53 Tavern and more. Please don't forget to make a reservation ahead of time! ​
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​PEMBROKE TREE LIGHTING IN THE CENTER
Stay tuned for a complete schedule of events​ including candle lighting, military support group service tree, story telling, live nativity, holiday music in addition to the arrival of Santa and the lighting of the Christmas Tree.
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Race Details
Charity Information
Race proceeds will benefit the Pembroke Firehouse Pantry serving nearly 700 families in the Town of Pembroke. In partnership with the Greater Boston Food Bank, Stop & Shop, Panera and Walmart the Pembroke Firehouse Pantry offers fresh meats, poultry, fruits vegetables, dairy, and kids backpack snacks, along with other regular grocery items.
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The Firehouse Pantry is a Massachusetts registered 501c3 charitable organization (#001186919).