# Fantasy 5K and 1-Mile Run/Walk before the Howell Fantasy of Lights Parade

> Event for families in the Detroit–Warren–Dearborn area (MI). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Fri, Nov 27 · 6:00 PM
- Where: First Presbyterian Church of Howell (start/finish, downtown Howell), 323 W Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843
- Ages: All ages; 1-mile run/walk option
- Price: $35 (5K or 1 mile); higher on race day
- Organizer: Fantasy 5K (Howell)
- Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Howell/Fantasy5K
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

A nighttime 5K (6:00 pm) and 1-mile run/walk (6:05 pm) on Grand River Avenue in historic downtown Howell that kicks off the Fantasy of Lights Parade festivities the day after Thanksgiving. Start/finish and packet pickup are at the First Presbyterian Church; early pickup runs Wednesday, Nov 25, 10 am–4 pm.

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