Broward County - Parks and Recreation Division

13th Annual Fantasy of Lights 5K Run & Walk

Logo for this year's event This event was held on Saturday, November 15, 2008, at Tradewinds Park. There were 1,701 participants in the 5K and 819 participants in the walk for a total of 2,520. You have to pre-register to attend so if it looks like fun and you want to join us next year, look for registration information in September 2009. Check out the photos provided by Wildside Online, click here. To see the race results provided by Split Second Timing, click here.

Banner Thanking Sponsors Some runners dressed for the holiday occasion

Thank you Spnsors! Runner's Edge of Boca Raton, Starbucks and Snicker's!

Runner's Edge of Boca Raton was a major sponsor - Thank you!

All runners used a special tag on their shoe to record their time Runner's Edge of Boca Raton was a major sponsor - Thank you!

Santa, Peppermint Penguin and Helpers were on hand

Before the race began, our nation's national anthem was played.

And they're off!

The following pictures were provided by Wildside Online, You can view the all of the event photos and purchase the ones you like - click here.

After the race, runners were served dinner and everyone received a Snickers Marathon bar.

Everyone received dinner after the race

This event could not be held without the help of volunteers like these young ladies at the food area

Here are photos taken by Broward County staff showcasing the other activites.