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REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED!!!

Please note your Fun Run registration does NOT include a parking pass. We encourage runners to purchase site parking passes as availability can be quite limited near Zilker Park. All event parking must be purchased in advance online.

View additional paid parking information and directions here: austintrailoflights.org/fun-run-parking

EVENT DETAILS

The Austin Trail of Lights Fun Run. Where Fitness Gets Festive. Grab your Santa hats and costumes! Get active while enjoying a sneak peek of Austin's favorite holiday celebration!

This 2.1 mile fun run begins at the Zilker Tree and ends at the historic Yule Log in the middle of the Austin Trail of Lights. Run through a sea of Santas and elves as you enjoy the lighted tunnels and displays. “Recover” the Austin way at our Finish Line Festival — featuring DJ entertainment and dance party, fitness expo, fun activities, food trucks, drinks and more!

2017 FUN RUN FEATURES:

— 2 separate start times! Wave 1 SOLD OUT — But, you can still register for Wave 2!

— Post-run Finish Line Festival and Fitness Expo — dance party included!

— Costume contests and giveaways

— Brand New! VIP Lounge, access with VIP registration

— Team Registration and Team Awards

— Holiday Photo Ops

— Food and Bevs, for purchase

For registrations after 11/30, t-shirt inventory may be limited and specific sizes may not be available. An alternative t-shirt pick-up time will be open the week following the Fun Run. You must still pick-up your Fun Run bib by 2pm on Saturday, December 2 to participate in the run.

WAVE INFORMATION:

Wave 1: Starts at 6:30. Jump right out of the gates with the early wave. Be the first in Austin to experience the Trail of Lights, kickstart the holidays with the post-run Finish Line Festival and Expo and be home before sugar plums start dancing in little ones’ heads. Starting line closes at 7:00 pm for Wave 1, so don’t be late!

Wave 2: Starts at 8:00. For those night owls who want to dance (or run) the night away. Take your time to revel in the lights and shut the dance floor down in the post-race Finish Line Festival and Expo. Starting line closes at 8:30 for Wave 2, so don’t be late!

ADULT GENERAL ADMISSION BENEFITS:

— Choose your start time (Wave 1 sold out — Wave 2 starts at 8pm)

— Access to the Finish Line Festival and Fitness Expo

— A free beer (over 21 only) or nonalcoholic beverage post-run

— Access to food trucks at the Finish Line Festival — Food available for purchase.

— Long sleeve 2017 Austin Trail of Lights Fun Run T-shirt

**Optional Sport-Tek® PosiCharge® RaceMesh® long sleeve or short sleeve T-shirt upgrades are available

CHILD REGISTRATIONS:

— Children 11 & under are eligible for Youth pricing. Ages 12 and over — running or walking — must purchase Adult registration.

— Toddlers and infants in strollers enter free and do not require registration.

YOUTH GENERAL ADMISSION BENEFITS:

— Choose your start time (Wave 1 sold out — Wave 2 starts at 8pm)

— Access to the Finish Line Festival and Fitness Expo

— A free cocoa or other nonalcoholic beverage post-run

— Access to food trucks at the Finish Line Festival — Food available for purchase.

— Long sleeve 2017 Austin Trail of Lights Fun Run T-shirt

**Optional Sport-Tek® PosiCharge® RaceMesh® long sleeve or short sleeve T-shirt upgrades are available

NEW! VIP BENEFITS:

Run or walk in style with VIP Fun Run Tickets – Get more than just a run! VIP registrations are available for both adults and youth.

— Receive an upgraded long-sleeve event T-shirt

— Access to the VIP lounge at the Finish Line Festival!

— Snack bar buffet, along with cocoa & cookies

— 3 drink tickets, with access to the VIP lounge bar

— A memorable night spent with family and friends!

TEAM REGISTRATION

Show your holiday enthusiasm in numbers and register as a team! It's a great morale builder for all types of companies, organizations, schools or even friends. Celebrate the holidays together while doing a little exercise in disguise in the middle of Zilker Park! Teams must have a minimum of 15 people.

To Create Your Team:

After you create your team name on the Eventbrite, shoot us an email at ticketing@austintrailoflights.org to receive your group's 10% off promo code.

TEAM GENERAL ADMISSION BENEFITS:

— Choose your start time (Wave 1 sold out — Wave 2 starts at 8pm)

— Access to the Finish Line Festival and Fitness Expo

— A free beverage post-run

— Access to food trucks at the Finish Line Festival

— Costume Contests and Giveaways

— Long sleeve 2017 Austin Trail of Lights Fun Run T-shirt **Optional Sport-Tek® PosiCharge® RaceMesh® long sleeve or short sleeve T-shirt upgrades are available

— Photo by a professional photographer with your team in the Fun Run warm up area (starting line) — provided by Austin Trail of Lights

Teams of 15-35: Qualify for early packet pick up and team name on bib (registration deadline: 11/10/17)*

Teams of 36 or more: Qualify for early packet pick up, team name on bib and team name on Fun Run T-shirts (registration deadline: 11/10/17)*

*After 11/10/17 customized shirts and bibs will not be available.

Join a team and receive 10% off your ticket (from current listed price). Discounts not available for Youth or VIP registrations.

TEAM AWARDS:

Largest Team: Special trophy and designated VIP tent during Finish Line Festival

Best Team Costume: Special trophy

Most Holiday Team Spirit: Special trophy

*Registering teams of 15 or more? Contact us about a large group discount! ticketing@austintrailoflights.org

PARKING:

Your Fun Run registration does NOT include parking. Parking passes will be offered as a separate item in Eventbrite. Don't forget to add your parking pass to your order.

Parking can be quite limited around Zilker Park during the month of December, so we recommend attendees/runners to purchase parking.

Questions? Check out our FAQ page for more info.

austintrailoflights.org/fun-run-faqs

Please Note: The Trail of Lights Fun Run will be happening rain or shine. Because of the logistics of planning for a race of this size, we cannot offer refunds for any reason. In the event that weather is severe enough to create an unsafe environment for participants, organizers will cancel the event with no refunds issued.

For general questions about the Trail of Lights, visit our website or contact us! — info@austintrailoflights.org

austintrailoflights.org

Have questions about 2017 Austin Trail of Lights Fun Run? Contact Austin Trail of Lights — info@austintrailoflights.org

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