Wayne County Lightfest - Lightfest 8K Fun Run/Walk

The Wayne County Lightfest is a magical five-mile stretch of Hines Park, displaying nearly 50 animated themed displays and more than 100,000 lights .

The Lightfest will be open Wednesday - Sunday from Thursday, November 21, 2024 through December 24, 2024 from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM. The Lightfest will be closed Monday and Tuesday evenings other than December 23 and December 24, 2024.

Due to overwhelming response to the Lightfest, wait times may be longer than normal on weekends. Families all over the Metro Detroit Area are looking for safe activities to participate in this holiday season and our staff is working diligently to make the Lightfest experience as positive as possible.

Schedule:

7:00 PM - Lightfest 8K Fun Run/Walk

Wayne County Lightfest in a whole new way by running or walking the route!

Start location: Merriman Hollow Park (corner of Merriman Road and Hines Drive). Hines Drive will be closed to vehicle traffic for the event.
Finish Location: Warrendale Park in Dearborn Heights (off Warren Avenue, east of Telegraph). Please note that there is minimal parking at Warrendale Park.

For more information, please call (734) 261-1990

Lightfest Fees:
Cars $5 cash
Commercial van/RV/limo $20 cash
Mini-Bus (20 passenger) $25 cash
Bus (40 passenger +) $50 cash