In 126 days · Fri, Nov 13, 2026
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When
Friday, November 13th, 2026
Where
2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd, Pigeon Forge TN
Distance
5K
About this race
Event Overview
- Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
- Time: Beginning at 11 p.m.
- Location: 2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd, Pigeon Forge, TN
- Registration Link: Register Here
Race Details
- Host: Knoxville Track Club (ktc.org)
- Chip Timing: The event will be chip-timed for accuracy.
- Course Changes: This year's course has been re-certified and starts in a new location.
- Course Highlights: Over half of the course will be off-park, utilizing Dollywood's tram road.
Course Information
- Completion Time: The course will clear participants by 12:30 a.m.
- Recommended Option: If unable to complete the 5K in 90 minutes, consider the 1-mile Fun Walk.
- Unique Experience: Participants will run through Dollywood's 6 million Christmas lights.
- No Strollers: Strollers are not permitted on the course.
Awards and Medals
- Medals: Each participant will receive a commemorative medal at the finish line.
- Top Finisher Awards: Awards for the top three overall finishers (men and women).
- Presence Required: Awards must be collected in person: they will not be mailed.
- Award Categories: Top three finishers awarded as well as overall title winners.
Registration Information
- Runner Limit: Participation is limited to 2,000 runners.
- Online Registration: Encouraged for guaranteed entry.
- Registration Fees: $50 until June 1: $55 from June 2 until November 13.
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