Before the season opens
Christmas Fun Run / Walk
Run or walk the lit route before the drive-thru season opens.
- Saturday, November 21, 2026
Register
Opens RunSignup
November 26, 2026 – January 3, 2027
Christmas at the Speedway
A 6.5-mile drive through tunnels of light, glowing trees and snowy displays — open every single night of the season, Christmas Day included.
Drive-thru
Christmas Drive-Thru Light Show
6.5
miles of route — the longest drive of the year
- Dates. November 26, 2026 – January 3, 2027 — open every night, including Christmas Day and New Year's Day
- Hours. Sunday–Thursday 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM · Friday–Saturday 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
- Price. $37 per carload
- Entrance. Enter off US-12 at Gate 8 — leads to the ticket booth and train area
Buy drive-thru tickets
Opens TicketSignup — or pay at the ticket booth on arrival.
By rail
Christmas Train Rides
Experience the Nite Lites by train — every rider needs a ticket.
- November 26 – January 3: Thursday–Sunday
- 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
- The train is NOT heated — dress warm.
Train tickets
Opens TicketSignup · all train rules
On the route
Six and a half miles of merry
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A tunnel of Christmas lights arching over the drive-thru route at night -
The Nite Lites train passing Christmas light displays in the snow -
Glowing Christmas tree and ornament globe displays along the route -
Neon Christmas tree display glowing on the route -
Blue light tunnel wall glowing along the drive-thru route -
Michigan International Speedway grandstand lit up at night
Is the show open during bad weather?
Yes — the show stays open in rain or snow. It is also open on Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
What are the dates and hours?
Halloween: October 1–23 Thursday–Sunday and October 25–31 every night, 8:00–10:00 PM (October 24 is the Fun Walk — no cars). Christmas: November 26 through January 3, Sunday–Thursday 5:30–9:00 PM and Friday–Saturday 5:30–10:00 PM. The train runs Thursday–Sunday in both seasons.
How long is the drive-thru light show?
The Christmas route is about 6.5 miles long. The Halloween route is about 2 miles.
What payment methods are accepted?
All major credit cards and Apple Pay.
Open every night, Nov 26 – Jan 3
Make it a holiday tradition.
$37 per carload — open rain or snow, including Christmas Day and New Year's Day.