Christmas City Under the Lights 5K & 1Mile - Minden, NE

Light up your morning in the Christmas City!

Join Kearney County Health Services on Saturday, December 5, 2026, for a festive, pre-sunrise glow stick 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run around beautiful downtown Minden, Nebraska!

Experience the magic of the Christmas City before the sun comes up as you run or walk beneath the glow of Minden's beautiful Christmas lights surrounding the historic Kearney County Courthouse. We'll have glow sticks to help light the way and plenty of holiday cheer to make this a memorable morning for the whole family!

Everyone is welcome to join the festivities. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate!

Volunteers are needed!  Sign up to help using the Volunteer Tab above!

Best of all, all proceeds will support Minden's 150th Anniversary Celebration!

Event Details
Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026

Location: Downtown Minden, Nebraska – Under the Courthouse Christmas Lights - Race Starts In Front of the Minden Opera House

Schedule:

6:30 AM – Check-In & Registration
7:00 AM – 5K Start
7:10 AM – 1 Mile Fun Run Start

Registration
5K: $20
1 Mile Fun Run with T-Shirt: $15
Kids' 1 Mile Fun Run (No T-Shirt): FREE
T-Shirt Deadline: Thursday, November 19

Register by November 19 to secure your event T-shirt! Registration will remain open after this date, but T-shirts will not be guaranteed.

And don't forget to show off your Christmas spirit! Break out your Santa hats, reindeer antlers, festive sweaters and holiday attire to make the morning even more merry and bright!  Bundle up, grab your glow sticks and join us for a morning of movement, community spirit and Christmas magic in Minden!

Hosted by Kearney County Health Services.