Dollywood's Light The Way 5k

🎄 Event Overview

There is nothing quite like Dollywood at Christmas. Experience a nighttime run in the nation’s most beautiful holiday park during the Smoky Mountain Christmas festival by registering for the 13th annual Light the Way 5K! This year’s event will take place on Friday, November 7 beginning at 11 p.m.

• Facilitated by: Knoxville Track Club (ktc.org)
• Chip-time: KTC will chip-time the event
• Best experience: Working with the event team to provide runners with the best experience possible

🏞️ Course Details

The 2024 course was re-certified to provide the best race experience. It will start in a different location for a more streamlined course route that will eliminate runners having to make a second loop on park. More than half of the course for this year's race will be off-park, first utilizing Dollywood's tram road and then concluding the race through Dollywood's 6 million Christmas lights.

• New course: Starts in a different location
• Off-park: More than half of the course will be off-park
• 5K restrictions: Only runners who want to race should sign-up for the 5K
• Walkers: Those interested in being part of the event specifically as walkers should sign-up for the 1-mile fun walk

🏅 Awards and Medals

Light the Way 5K aims to provide runners with an unforgettable race. The 2025 race course will take participants throughout Dollywood and their over 6 million Christmas lights! NO STROLLERS ALLOWED!!!

• Commemorative medal: Each participant will receive a medal at the finish line
• Awards: Presented to the top three overall finishers and top three finishers for men and women
• Presence required: Awards will not be mailed, you must be present to receive your award

📝 Registration Information

Participation in the Light the Way 5K is limited to 1,500 runners and online registration is encouraged. The registration fee is $45 until August 31 and $50 from September 1 until November 8.

• Limited spots: Participation is limited to 1,500 runners
• Online registration: Encouraged for all participants
• Fees: $45 until August 31, $50 from September 1 until November 8

For more details, visit the event website at Dollywood's Light The Way 5K.