Join us in Pembroke, MA to kickoff the holiday season as we light up the streets and celebrate the 14th Annual Winter Lights 5K on this closed course that brings out the neighborhoods to cheer on the runners as they make their way along this loop course starting and finishing at the Pembroke Community Center.

 

This race takes place in the dark - headlamps or flashlights are required for all participants.

Register by the end of the day on November 16th to receive a long sleeve tech shirt 

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BIB PICKUP

Bib pickup will be held at:  Pembroke Community Center, 128 Center Street, Room 127, Pembroke

• Friday, December 6th - Times TBD

• Saturday, December 7th - Times TBD

Bib pickup and on-site registration will CLOSE at 6:15pm on December 6th

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YES, you can have someone else pickup your bib for you and NO, you do not need a photo ID for pickup.  Please be sure to bring your registration confirmation with you to pick up.

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Race staging and starting line will be located next to the Community Center in the Library parking lot.  Please head there once you have picked up your bib.  

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Restrooms are located inside the Pembroke Community Center.

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There will be a self serve unattended bag drop area at the community center.  If you plan on leaving a bag please do not leave any valuables in it.

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​PARKING

All race parking will be at Pembroke High School located at 80 Learning Lane in Pembroke.  The high school is located 2 miles from the starting line. 

• Shuttle service will run as follows:

  • Pre-race the shuttles will run from 4:45pm - 6:15pm​

    • Anyone who has not picked up their bibs or registered needs to be on a shuttle before 6pm in order to make it to the starting line.​

  • Post race the shuttles will run from 6:45pm - 8:30pm

Runners being dropped off by a non-runner who is not looking for parking can be dropped off at the Pembroke Post Office at 3 Elliott Ave.

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We will not have a water stop on the course.  If you would like to have water while you are running please be sure to bring a bottle or hydration pack.  Water and snacks will be available at the finish line.

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AWARDS

Awards will be presented after the race: 

• Overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd Male and Female

• 1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female in the following age groups:  

• 10 & under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

Post race awards will be given out at the Pembroke Community Center.

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Walkers Welcome
No dogs are allowed on the race course
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There are several great restaurants and bars within a few miles of the finish line including:

• Town Tavern & Treehouse, 242 Mattakeesett Street

• Christina's, 460 Washington Street

• Blacksmith Tavern, 825 Washington Street

• Route 53 Tavern, 615 Washington Street

• Alumni Sports Cafe, 95 Washington Street

• Mother Anna's, 46 Columbia Road

• Tolson's Tap & Tavern, 15 Columbia Road

Please don't forget to make a reservation ahead of time!  ​​​