The Running of the Balls

The Running of the Balls

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Official page for the Greatest 5k(ish) in the History of the World: The Running of the Balls
December 14, 2024

This night run on a 5K course through Sunset Hills takes participants through the largest neighborhood light display in the United States. Started years ago, the residents of this neighborhood decorate their 50' tall trees with 1' wide "Lighted Christmas Balls".

This unique display from these unique people creates an atmosphere the whole family can relish. Bands and choral groups throughout the

Running of the Balls 5K | Greensboro, NC Charity Race 09/06/2026

The Greatest 5k(ish) in the History of the World is back on 12/12/2026. 5,000 friends, hundreds of Christmas Balls, and 7 stages make for one great night. Through the magic of , your joy will feed people. Grab the folks you love and sign up today: www.runtheballs.com

Running of the Balls 5K | Greensboro, NC Charity Race Join the Greatest 5K(ish) in the History of the World! Annual charity race in Greensboro benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank. Register now to participate.

09/03/2026

Throwback Thursday: 2024. Barely a year in the rearview, but the photos already feel like a keepsake — funny how fast that happens. Registration for 2026 opens Saturday — don't wait, sign up today for a reminder! Sign up: www.runtheballs.com

08/27/2026

Throwback Thursday: 2017. Five years in and the lights just kept getting bigger — so did we. Registration for 2026 isn't live yet — get on the list now and we'll remind you September 1st when it opens. Sign up: www.runtheballs.com

08/20/2026

Throwback Thursday: 2017. Somewhere in this crowd is a costume choice we'd all like to forget — the joy hasn't changed one bit though. Registration for 2026 isn't live yet — get on the list now and we'll remind you September 1st when it opens. Sign up: www.runtheballs.com

08/13/2026

Throwback Thursday: 2015. Right around when word got out and Sunset Hills started drawing a real crowd — but that light display was already stealing the show. Registration for 2026 isn't live yet — get on the list now and we'll remind you September 1st when it opens. Sign up: www.runtheballs.com

08/06/2026

Throwback Thursday takes us all the way back to 2012 — the very first Running of the Balls. Smaller crowd, same big Christmas lights, same big heart. Registration for 2026 isn't live yet — get on the list now and we'll remind you September 1st when it opens. Sign up: www.runtheballs.com

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Sunset Hills
Greensboro, NC
27410