Lightfest Run/Walk

The Lightfest Run/Walk event will take place on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM at Merriman Hollow Park in Westland.

A Lightfest hat, medal and post-event snacks are guaranteed to the first 1,000 people to register.

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

Please park at the start area and shuttle busses will transport you back to Merriman Hollow Park from the finish line.

Online Registration Link:  https://events.hakuapp.com/9e9bff0b8bf4423d659d is open until Noon on November 14.

No dogs are allowed at the Lightfest Run/Walk due to the bus transportation and large amount of participants.

There is a 2.5 hour time limit for participants for the Lightfest Run/Walk.

Registration Fees:

Adults

 

Packet pick up will take place on Monday, November 17 at Merriman Hollow Park from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM and on event day from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. The address for packet pick up is 7651 N. Merriman Road in Westland.

Special thanks to our sponsors:

• Friends of Wayne County Parks
• ITC Holdings, Inc.
• Midstates Recreation
• Consumers Energy
• DTE Energy
• Cole, Newton & Duran CPA's
• Signs by Crannie
• National Heritage Academies
• SMART
• Fox 2 News

Caution: LIGHT EFFECTS IN USE

This event features flashing lights, strobe effects, and rapid color changes.  These may trigger discomfort, dizziness, or seizures in individuals with photosensitive epilepsy or other light sensitives.  Viewer discretion advised. 

If you experience any discomfort, please look away from the lights or exit the area immediately.

Photo Policy: The staff of Wayne County Parks often take photos of participants taking part in sponsored programs or enjoying the parks. Please be aware that these photos are for promotional purposes to be used on the Wayne County website, in Wayne County Parks’ brochures and flyers, on social media and in newspapers without compensation.  Participants consent to being photographed for such purposes, unless Wayne County Parks’ staff is notified otherwise.

 

For more information, please call (734) 261-1990.

 

When

Location

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

Hines Drive, 7651 N. Merriman Road, Westland, MI, 48185, View Map