Red Nose 5K and 1 Mile Light Walk

Land of Lights at Franklin County's Recreation Park is the largest drive through light display within 150 miles.

One night only, it will be open to foot traffic. (Registration required to participate)  

Run or walk your way through the best illuminated 5K course in the state of Virginia. The paved, flat, half-mile loop, will require 6 laps to achieve a true 5K distance and 2 laps for the 1 mile light run. Walkers and runners are encouraged to dress in their most festive holiday attire.

Participants should arrive no later than 8:30 for check in. Run begins at 9:00pm. There will be no day of registration allowed. Registration deadline is 12/10/26. Finisher medal will be given. Awards will be issued for top 3 of each age group.

Please park at the gravel parking lot adjacent Sontag Rd. (Rt. 619) at the entrance of Recreation Park. Arrive early and tune your FM radio to 107.7 for a drive around the course prior to parking.  

All proceeds will go towards local youth running organizations including:

Franklin County Cross Country

Christian Heritage Academy 

Faith Christian School

Franklin County Youth Trail Runners

Thank you to our sponsors:

Franklin County Cross Country, Rotary Club of Rocky Mount, Zaxbys of Rocky Mount.

Timing services provided by Run Roanoke.

Event brought to you by Franklin County Parks and Recreation.