Chamber Hosts First Ever Night Light Run

In the dark shroud of nighttime, downtown Redlands lit up in neon lights during the first annual Night Light Run, presented by the Redlands Chamber of Commerce. Despite running on the same night as the annual Redlands nighttime Christmas Parade event, thousands of Inland Empire locals converged downtown to participate in the 5K walk/run marathon that started and ended in the parking lot of Redlands City Hall on Cajon Street. Men, women and children of all ages came out to participate and support other runners, dressed to impressed in their neon best. The marathon kicked off at 6 p.m. and was open to all; whether participants entered individually, jogged with a stroller or were part of a four-or-more person team connected by a light-cord "caterpillar," all were proclaimed winners in this race. Christina Mory, a runner from San Bernardino, described how she found the experience to be an enjoyable one." “I try to do at least three marathons a year," she said. "It’s like a spin on regular 5K [events] and it’s perfect because of the holidays.” A neon holiday parade of local businesses, marching bands and city leaders including Mayor Pete Aguilar, cruised the lit streets following the runners. Festive floats were filled with participants who greeted bystanders and performed music to put all in the holiday spirit. Local vendors shared their cheer and made sure no one was left hungry through the night. Steve Hay, owner of Haybirds Hotdogs, expressed his excitement. “I have been doing events like these for three years now," he said. "I hope the Redlands Night Light Run continues every year.” [END] Redlands Chamber Night Light Run Date: Saturday, December 14, 2013 Time: 6:00 p.m. Google Map Event Location: Downtown Redlands Address: Orange and State St. Redlands CA 92373 Description: Event ends at Smiley Park. Entertainment will await runners. Runners will then head to shops and restaurants for discounts. CONTACT INFO Phone: Email: Website: Register www.redlandschambernightlightrun.com Press Release sent to us: For Immediate Release Contact: Kathie Thurston 793-2546 Redlands Chamber electrifies the streets of Redlands for the Night Light Run Don’t want to wake up at the crack of dawn… brave the cold chill of the morning and push through that same old drone of an early morning 5K then it’s time to brighten your spirits with a glow in the dark 5K Redlands Chamber Night Light Run, Saturday, December 14, 6PM in downtown Redlands. It’s positively electrifying, the brand new, Redlands Chamber Night Light Run, is coming to Redlands with a surge of electric lights, color and sound to dazzle the senses for those brave enough to venture out under the cover of darkness but bathed in the rays of the lazar light show in the center of town. Like a fire flies in a darken sky runners will sparkle, twinkle and glimmer as they head around each bedazzled curve making their way to the light show that beacons at the finish line in downtown at the Redlands Mall. You say you’re not a runner? Well this is the run for you as the event is specifically designed for the professional stroller, meanderer, skipper and ambler. Absolutely no timing is involved in this race. But the night isn’t over, downtown restaurants, bars, and shops will all be at the ready to embrace the athletes glowing in the victory of the first ever Redlands Chamber Night Light Run ready to celebrate, to eat drink and be merry. So plug in, and turn on, it will be positively electrifying December 14th at the Night Light Run. Early registration discounts are available at www.redlandschambernightlightrun.com or you can stop by the chamber office to pick up a registration form and take advantage of early registration, 1 E Redlands Blvd. ORIGINAL ARTICLE: The first ever Redlands Chamber Night Light Run was an absolute success and the city streets of downtown Redlands were an electrifying glow. On Saturday, Dec. 14 thousands of locals from all over the Inland Empire gathered in downtown Redlands for a 5k marathon that started and ended at Redlands city hall parking lot, 35 Cajon Street. Men, women and children of all ages came out to support the runners, dressed to impress in their neon best. The marathon began at 6 p.m. and was open to anyone who wanted to participate. Whether you were running with a jogging stroller or a 4 or more person team connected by a light-cord “caterpillar” you were a winner in this race. Christina Mory a runner from San Bernardino described how fun the entire experience was, “I try to do at least three marathons a year...it’s like a spin on regular 5ks and it’s perfect because of the holidays.” A neon holiday parade of local businesses, marching bands and mayor, Pete Aguilar, cruised the lit up streets right after the runners. All the festive floats were filled with people of all ages who greeted the bystanders and played music that put everyone in the holiday spirit. Locals vendors shared their cheer and kept everyone fed all night. Steve Hay, owner of Haybirds Hotdogs expressed his excitement, “I have been doing events like these for three years now, I hope the Redlands Night Light Run continues every year.” The Redlands Chamber Night Light Run/Walk was an event never to be forgotten because it was solely about fun, family, friends...and of course lights!