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Children 12 & Under will be discounted $10 at checkout. Children Under 2 In Strollers are free but will not receive a shirt or medal.
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Dashin' thru the .... Lights! 2 Mile Run 2026
- Date
- Friday, November 20, 2026
- Start time
- 5:00 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Yardley, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From $40 · goes up to $45 on Oct 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mile Run | Other | Nov 20, 20265:00 PM | $40$45 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 2 Mile Walk | Other | Nov 20, 20265:00 PM | $40$45 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The Other fee goes up to $45 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $40 until Sep 30, then $45 until Nov 19, then $50 until Nov 20.
Online registration closes Nov 20, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:50 AM, and the 2 Mile Run starts at 5:00 PM. The start sits about 100 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
931 Stony Hill Rd, Yardley, PA 19067
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (5 years)2,118
finishers
43:57
median (21:59 /mi)
10:49
winning time
60% / 40%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (DQ Timing) for Dashin' thru the .... Lights! 2 Mile Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Dashin' thru the .... Lights! 2 Mile Run?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 21:06 or better, the top quarter in 33:39, and half the field in 43:57; the last tenth came in after 1:06:05.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 13:51 | 11:48 |
| 20-29 | 19:53 | 18:04 |
| 30-39 | 17:58 | 13:22 |
| 40-49 | 15:04 | 14:10 |
| 50-59 | 20:09 | 18:10 |
| 60-69 | 24:18 | 20:07 |
| 70+ | 35:22 | 35:17 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 61 percent since 2021.
1,319
2021
2,518
2022
2,411
2023
2,014
2024
2,118
2025
All events combined, from official results.
Dashin' thru the .... Lights! 2 Mile Run Other year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 1,319 to 2,118 finishers, and the median time rose from 31:39 to 43:57.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,118 (+5%) | 43:57 | under 21:06 | 10:49 |
| 2024 | 2,014 (-16%) | 42:48 | under 20:49 | 9:58 |
| 2023 | 2,411 (-4%) | 45:16 | under 21:47 | 3:15 |
| 2022 | 2,518 (+91%) | 40:54 | under 19:28 | 4:11 |
| 2021 | 1,319 | 31:39 | under 17:18 | 9:44 |
From each year's official results for the Other; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 20 the day usually runs from 36°F at dawn to 52°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 30°F and hot years reach 61°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Dashin' thru the .... Lights! 2 Mile Run cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- 931 Stony Hill Rd, Yardley, PA 19067Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 100 feet
- Included with entry
- Shirt Size
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 20, 2026), 2025 (Nov 21, 2025), 2024 (Nov 22, 2024), 2023 (Nov 17, 2023), 2022 (Nov 18, 2022), 2021 (Nov 19, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Dashin' thru the .... Lights! 2 Mile Run?
- Friday, November 20, 2026, starting at 5:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 20, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 2,118 runners finished the 2 Mile Run; the median finish was 43:57 and the winner ran 10:49.
- Where does it start?
- 931 Stony Hill Rd, Yardley, PA 19067.
From the organizers
Where and When
The race will take place Friday November 20, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
All events start and finish at Shady Brook Farm in Yardley, PA.
Mandatory Packet Pickup at the Exit Barn
Wednesday 11/18 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday 11/19 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Optional Race Day Packet Pickup at the Exit Barn
Friday 11/20 3:00 pm - 8:30 pm ($5 per entrant at pickup, limited tickets available, first come, first serve)
Course
Start your holiday off with a 2 mile run or 2 mile family fun run/walk through our spectacular Holiday Light Display. The course is mostly on stone gravel so it is recommended to bring jogging strollers.
Timed Ticketing