Saturday, December 7, 2024 | San Marco Square | 4:30 - 8:30 P.M.

About this race

The 29th Annual Festival of Lights 5K is a unique fundraising event that benefits Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals of Jacksonville. The streets of beautiful San Marco will be illuminated as thousands of runners, walkers and strollers take off during this nighttime, winter race. The evening includes a 1-mile fun run and a 5K race for families and individuals all of ages and abilities. All proceeds from this event benefit the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals program which supports UF Health Jacksonville and Wolfson Children’s Hospital. Register today to help change kid’s health so we can change the future.

Impact

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals of Jacksonville is dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children in North Florida and South Georgia by increasing funds and awareness for UF Health Jacksonville and Wolfson Children’s Hospital. These hospitals are available 24 hours a day to help kids of every age and background overcome every injury and illness imaginable. They are also on the front lines of preventing disease and injury though research, education and outreach programs that keep kids out of the hospital each year. By supporting this race you are helping provide much-needed funding for the purchase of critical resources, such as life-saving medical equipment, educational resources and Child Life supplies. Consider running today and help make miracles possible for local children.

2024 Festival of Lights Schedule

5:00 PM - One-mile Fun Run

5:30 PM - 5K Waves Begin