Registration open for Holiday Festival of Lights Fun Run and Walk on Nov. 13 & 14
September 24, 2024
Register before it sells out and get a running start on the holiday season
Runners and walkers of all experience levels are invited to a magical sneak peek of the Holiday Festival of Lights. This year’s Holiday Festival of Lights Fun Run and Walk takes place on Wednesday, Nov. 13 and Thursday, Nov. 14 at James Island County Park. Registration is now open and both nights are expected to sell out soon, so interested participants should sign up today!
Be among the first to experience the enchantment of hundreds of stunning light displays during this two-mile, non-competitive run and walk. Runners and walkers will get up close views of the light displays before the Holiday Festival of Lights opens to the general public on Nov. 15.
Admission to the event will be $38 per vehicle of up to 15 people. Each vehicle must have a ticket for entry. We recommend arriving at the park by 6 p.m. Park gates will close to traffic at 6:30 p.m., with the event beginning shortly thereafter. Roads will reopen to traffic when all pedestrians have cleared the road.
Registration is required for the Fun Run and Walk, and this event is expected to sell out soon. Gold Passes are not valid for t this event. Registration is available at https://ccprc.com/1184/Holiday-Fun-Run-Walk.
The Fun Run and Walk is a wheelchair and stroller-friendly course. Socialized dogs on short, non-retractable leashes are welcome. Retractable leashes, bicycles, skateboards, roller skates/rollerblades and scooters are not permitted.
For more information on the Holiday Festival of Lights Fun Run and Walk or to register, call (843) 795-4386 or visit CharlestonCountyParks.com (direct link).
Charleston County Parks will also host a Starlight Yoga session featuring the park’s light displays on Nov. 11. For more information, visit CharlestonCountyParks.com (direct link).
This year’s Holiday Festival of Lights will open to the general public on Nov. 15 and will be open nightly through Dec. 31, 2024, at James Island County Park. The Holiday Festival of Lights and the Fun Run and Walk are presented by Boeing, South Carolina Federal Credit Union, Marine Warehouse Center, Fit Body Boot Camp, and your Charleston County Parks. For more information on the festival, visit HolidayFestivalofLights.com.
About The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission
Owned and managed by the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC), James Island County Park is located at 871 Riverland Drive. The mission of CCPRC is to improve the quality of life in Charleston County by offering a diverse system of park facilities, programs and services. The large park system features over 11,000 acres of property and includes six land parks, three beach parks, four seasonally-lifeguarded beach areas, three dog parks, a historic plantation site, two landmark fishing piers, three waterparks, a skate park, 19 boat landings, a climbing wall, a challenge course, an interpretive center, an equestrian center, cottages, a campground, a marina, as well as wedding, meeting and event facilities. The park system also offers a wide variety of recreational services – festivals, camps, classes, programs, and much more. For more information on CCPRC, call 843-795-4386, visit www.charlestoncountyparks.com.
