The 1000 Lights Run invites people to run or walk, untimed, through the illuminated centre of Crans-Montana. Starts take place on Saturday 5 December 2026 from 6.30 pm, on rue du Prado.
The story
The 1000 Lights Run is a night-time run or walk through a town lit up for the occasion. There is no timing and no pressure to perform. A contest rewards the evening’s creative and dazzling outfits.
The 2026–2027 tour has three stops. Crans-Montana opens the season on 5 December with the first Alpine edition. Nyon follows on 10 December, at Place du Château. Murten closes the tour on 21 January 2027, where the concept began, according to the organiser.
The run is part of the resort’s illuminations weekend. The day before, on 4 December, Crans-Montana switches on its Christmas trees. A light show follows at 6 pm.
Who organises it
TEAMMATE Sàrl, based at boulevard de Pérolles 37 in Fribourg, organises the tour. Crans-Montana Tourisme & Congrès promotes the Valais stop. National partners are VINEA, Morand, the Union fribourgeoise du Tourisme, Lion Way and Berney Associés. Registration is handled by the MSO platform.
What to find
The route crosses the centre of Crans-Montana, lit by hundreds of small lights. Children aged 4 to 8 start at 6.30 pm, those aged 9 to 12 at 6.40 pm. They follow an 800-metre loop. Adults start at 7 pm for at least 5 km.
Participants come with fairy lights, head torches, glowing accessories or colourful costumes. The rules require a working head torch. A soft drink may be offered at the finish. A food and drink area is available at participants’ own expense.
Each participant must hold personal accident and liability insurance. Registration is personal, binding and final. Bibs are collected on site or sent by post, depending on the option chosen.
Practical information
- Dates, Saturday 5 December 2026
- Times, starts at 6.30 pm (ages 4 to 8), 6.40 pm (ages 9 to 12) and 7 pm (adults)
- Venue, rue du Prado, 3963 Crans-Montana
- Prices, CHF 10 up to age 12, CHF 39 from age 13
- Age, from 4
- Tickets, online registration at mso.swiss
Links
- Official site, 1000 Lights Run
- Registration, MSO
- All events across French-speaking Switzerland, Genève Infos Agenda
Sources
- TEAMMATE Sàrl, 1000 Lights Run rules, 2026–2027 tour, accessed on 14 November 2026
- 1000 Lights Run, official site, accessed on 14 November 2026
- 1000 Lights Run, volunteers page, accessed on 14 November 2026
- Crans-Montana Tourisme & Congrès, 1000 Lights Run, accessed on 14 November 2026
- Crans-Montana Tourisme & Congrès, Crans-Montana illuminated, accessed on 14 November 2026
- Switzerland Tourism, 1000 Lights Run, accessed on 14 November 2026
- MSO, 1000 Lights Run Crans-Montana registration, accessed on 14 November 2026
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