Gazelle Sports and the Kalamazoo Area Runners are proud to host Run Through the Lights to benefit Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes. Join us for a festive 5k run or walk through the holiday lights of downtown Kalamazoo! Run Through the Lights is an untimed, non-competitive run/walk and everyone is invited.

NEW THIS YEAR: For the safety of the participants, the 5k course will be closed to vehicular traffic.

Click here for map of new course

There will also be special contests with fabulous prizes to be won!

Best Holiday Costume
Most Family Members at the Event
Participant who Traveled the Farthest
And interactive contests to participate in before the run!

Don’t miss the post-run events! Refreshments, snacks, and awesome door prizes!

Run Through the Lights shirts now available at Gazelle Sports!

$15 each
All proceeds go to Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes

50/50 Gildan Dryblend shirts are available in both adult and youth sizes!

Bring a monetary donation for Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes and enjoy these warm dishes after the run:

Vegetarian Soup from Garden Gate Cafe
Hearty Chili from Big Joe's Pizza and Deli

NEW THIS YEAR: For the safety of all participants, the 5k course will be closed to vehicular traffic. We hope that this change will enhance the run experience and create a safer environment. However, due to costly street closures, we must ask for a small registration fee.

Cost:
Now through December 5:
$10...............Ages 13 and up
FREE............Ages 12 and under

December 6 (event day)
$15...............Ages 13 and up
FREE............Ages 12 and under

In the spirit of giving, we also ask that you bring a non-perishable or canned food item(s) which will be donated to the Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes. Please bring food and/or monetary donations with you to the event. Representatives from the charity organization will be there to collect donations.

Last year we gathered 2,616 lbs. of food for Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes, and we look to collect more for 2012. Please help us reach our goal!

**Online registration closes at 1 pm on Thursday. If past deadline, registration will be available at the event for $15. Children 12 and under are free of charge.**

Click here for online registration through SignMeUp.com

Volunteers make this event happen! Please join us on the course or at the event to facilitate this year's Run Through the Lights. Together we can make this one of the brightest, most exciting holiday events this year!

Volunteers are needed in the following areas:

• Set-up First Shift (3:30 pm - 4:30 pm)
Individuals are needed to set up tents, tables, hang banners, and other set up as needed
3-5 volunteers needed

• Set-up Second Shift (4:30 pm - 5:30 pm)
Individuals are needed to place course markers, prepare food/refreshments, and other set up as needed
3-5 volunteers needed

• Course Marshals (6:00 pm - 7:30 pm) **BIGGEST NEED**
Individuals are needed to provide direction on the course. Bring some noisemakers, good cheer and dress in festive attire for this fun volunteer opportunity.
15-20 volunteers needed

• Refreshments/Tear Down (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
Greet participants at the finish and provide refreshments. Direct participants to post-race events and help tear down after festivities have concluded.
5-8 volunteers needed

Click here to sign up to volunteer!