{"id":341663,"date":"2026-11-14T09:51:44","date_gmt":"2026-11-14T08:51:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geneveinfos.ch\/2026\/11\/14\/1000-lights-run-crans-montana-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-11-14T09:51:44","modified_gmt":"2026-11-14T08:51:44","slug":"1000-lights-run-crans-montana-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geneveinfos.ch\/en\/2026\/11\/14\/1000-lights-run-crans-montana-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"1000 Lights Run, Crans-Montana, 5 Dec. 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The story<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019s creative and dazzling outfits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2026\u20132027 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 Ch\u00e2teau. Murten closes the tour on 21 January 2027, where the concept began, according to the organiser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The run is part of the resort\u2019s illuminations weekend. The day before, on 4 December, Crans-Montana switches on its Christmas trees. A light show follows at 6 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who organises it<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

TEAMMATE S\u00e0rl, based at boulevard de P\u00e9rolles 37 in Fribourg, organises the tour. Crans-Montana Tourisme & Congr\u00e8s promotes the Valais stop. National partners are VINEA, Morand, the Union fribourgeoise du Tourisme, Lion Way and Berney Associ\u00e9s. Registration is handled by the MSO platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to find<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019 own expense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n