Carol of lights run

WTE

DECEMBER 14, 2025
With more than 25,000 colored lights that illuminate the Texas Tech University campus – this family-friendly event will have you amazed and full of the holiday spirit!

About the Carol of Lights Run

Enjoy the spirit of the season with an evening run on the campus of Texas Tech University. This family-friendly event will have you amazed at the more than 25,000 colored lights that illuminate many buildings on campus.  There are 2 course options.  1-Mile or 5K.

The longer course (5K) will have runners enjoying a lap through Jones AT&T Stadium!!!  Carolers will entertain the runners along the course. After crossing the finish line, all runners will enjoy Santa’s treats on a cold winter’s night.

Register by November 30th, 2025
to be guaranteed a Race T-Shirt!

Carol of Lights Run Information:

REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 30, 2025 TO BE GUARANTEED A RACE T-SHIRT!

RACE FEES:

REGISTRATION
5K Dasher
1 Mile Dasher
5k Elf
(12 & Under)
1 Mile Elf
(12 & Under)
April 21 - Sept 30
$40
$40
$25
$25
Oct 1 - Dec 13
$45
$45
$30
$30
RACE DAY: Dec 14
$50
$50
$30
$30

MANDATORY PACKET PICKUP!

To help race day go as smooth as possible – we appreciate everyone picking up their race day packet before race day!

MANDATORY PACKET PICKUP!
PICKUP LOCATION:
QuarterFour
6524 Slide Rd, Lubbock TX
PICKUP DATE/TIME:
SATURDAY - DECEMBER 13, 2025 - 11:00am-2:00pm

RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
SUNDAY – DEC 14, 2025!

RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
LOCATION: TTU Campus (Race start: Near Chemistry Buiding)
5:00pm-6:15pm - Late Race Registration
(near chemistry building)
6:45PM - 5K Race Begins
6:50pm - 1-Mile Race Begins

LOCATION:

RACE LOCATION:
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY MEMORIAL CIRCLE (Near Chemistry Building)

Volunteers

We LOVE our volunteers!  Join us in supporting the athletes during the race!  Volunteer shifts include packet pick up, water stops, finish line, course support and more!

For more volunteer information email team@westtexasendurance.com — Volunteers receive official race shirts, goodies and a huge WTE thank you on behalf of our athletes. If you volunteer as a group, your logo will be placed on the website!

Carol of Lights Run Sponsors: