Westland – Wayne County Parks Lightfest 8k Run/Walk

Lightfest hat and medal guaranteed to the first 1,000 participants for the Lightfest Run/Walk.

*Participants will receive a 2025 Lightfest hat, Lightfest 2025 medal, transportation back to the start line after the event and post event snacks

The start line is at Merriman Hollow Park in Westland (7651 N. Merriman Road in Westland) and the finish line is at Warrendale Park near the Hype Recreation Center (23302 W. Warren Avenue in Dearborn Heights). Hines Drive will be closed for vehicle traffic for the event.

Please park at the start area and shuttle busses will transport you back to Merriman Hollow after the event.

Registration Fees for the Lightfest Run/Walk – Run Registration Link 

Adults
$36.50 until October 31, 2025
$41.50 from November 1 through noon on November 14
$45 at Packet pick up on November 17 and on event day (November 19)

Kids (18 and younger)
$26.50 until October 31, 2025
$31.50 from November 1 through noon on November 15
$35.00 at Packet pick up on November 17 and on event day (November 19)

*Cash/check only for on-site registration*
Online registration will take place until noon on November 14. Registration will also take place at Packet Pickup at Merriman Hollow Park (7651 N. Merriman Hollow Road, Westland) on Monday, November 17 from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM and on event day, November 19, from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. Cash/check only for on-site registration.

No dogs are allowed due to the bus transportation and large amount of participants. There is a 2.5 hour time limit for participation for the Lightfest Run/walk.