Date

December 13, 2025

Location

Midlothian Mines Park

Cost

$18-$50

Friday, December 12

3:00-6:00 p.m.

Santa’s Workshop (Packet Pickup)
Location TBA

Saturday, December 13

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Santa’s Workshop (Packet Pickup)
Open for Twilight 1-Mile Kids Run at the North Pole in Mid-Lothian Mines Park

3:45 p.m.

Twilight 1-Mile Kids Run begins

4:00 p.m.

Santa’s Workshop (Packet Pickup)
Open for CarMax Tacky Light Run at the North Pole in Mid-Lothian Mines Park

North Pole Festival Opens
Located in Mid-Lothian Mines Park (some activities are only available after 6:30 p.m.)

Costume Contest
Check in at the tent in Mid-Lothian Mines Park

Shuttle Service
Polar Express parking shuttle begins service

6:00 p.m.

CarMax Tacky Light Run begins*

Packet Pickup closes

*For the safety and enjoyment of all participants, late starts will not be permitted, so please plan ahead and arrive with time to spare. Whether you’re dashing through the snow or jingling in your festive gear, we want to make sure everyone starts together and gets the full experience of this merry event.

9 p.m.

The North Pole closes

Last Polar Express Shuttle leaves

 

 

FAQs

Questions? We’ve got answers! Check out the FAQs for everything you need to know about the CarMax Tacky Light Run and Twilight 1-Mile Kids Run, from race day logistics to course details and more.

How much does the Carmax tacky light run cost?

Adult $ / Youth $ / Twilight 1-miler
July 25 – July 28: $35 / $25 / $20
July 29 – September 30: $40 / $30 / $20
October 1 – November 20: $45 / $35 / $20
November 21 – December 8: $50 / $40 / $25
December 9 – December 13: $55 / $45 / $25

How can i confirm my registration?

Click here to confirm your registration for this year’s event.