Dashing Through The Glow 2025 — Fun Run at the Great Christmas Light Show
When twilight drapes the pines and the first strands of color blink awake, the Great Christmas Light Show turns from spectacle to starting line. For two sparkling nights, friends and families lace up, don their brightest holiday outfits, and dash through the glow—a breezy, approx. two‑mile, non‑competitive walk/run that winds through tunnels of lights and storybook displays before spilling into Santa’s Village for a warm cup of hot chocolate. It’s joy with a finish line.
Tickets & Registration
On sale August 25, 2025 — reserve your spot here: Dashing Through The Glow Tickets.
Schedule & Gate Entry
- Event start: 7:00 PM (both nights)
- Park gate entry: 5:30–6:45 PM — you must be inside the park before 6:45 PM. Roads into/out of the park will close for participant safety.
- Important: The park closes and is cleared of all vehicles at 5:00 PM. Do not arrive during regular park hours expecting to stay past 5:00 PM.
Course & Finish at Santa’s Village
The route winds about two miles through the Great Christmas Light Show: glowing tunnels, towering trees, and animated scenes lit like a dream. The walk/run concludes at Santa’s Village, where finishers can savor hot chocolate and explore select activities under a canopy of twinkle lights.
Holiday Outfits & Prizes
Lean into the cheer—light‑up scarves, jingling hats, matching family pajamas. Prizes will be awarded for Best Dressed Individual and Best Dressed Family. Think festive, comfortable, and photo‑ready.
Pricing & What’s Included
- Adults (12+): $25
- Youth (11 & under): $10
- Includes: Finisher medal + hot chocolate in Santa’s Village
Children in strollers may participate with a paying adult at no cost (no medal awarded).
Policies: Tickets, Spectators & Refunds
- Tickets required at Park Gate. Print your tickets from the bottom of your emailed receipt to speed check‑in.
- Didn’t receive a receipt? Contact Brandy Cloos, Special Events & Programs Supervisor: brcloos@nmb.us | (843) 280‑5673.
- Registered participants only. Spectators are not permitted entry.
- All sales final. No refunds.
Family Tips & What to Bring
- Arrive early and plan for a short walk from parking to check‑in.
- Dress in layers and wear comfortable shoes; add reflective/LED accessories for extra sparkle.
- Bring a small bottle of water and your printed tickets.
- Snap photos along the course—this is the first peek at the season’s lights!
Make It a Holiday Weekend with Thomas Beach Vacations
After your glow‑run, settle into a cozy condo or a roomy beach house close to the park and the ocean. Wake up to a quiet coastal morning, then come back for the Great Christmas Light Show drive‑through on another night.
Book with Thomas Beach Vacations: NorthMyrtleBeachVacations.com or call (866) 249‑2100.