Light the Way 5k
Typically 21–35°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
30–42°F
rain
2024
15–37°F
dry
2023
28–49°F
dry
2022
18–28°F
rain
2021
29–35°F
rain
2020
27–41°F
dry
2019
25–39°F
dry
2018
26–40°F
dry
2017
32–38°F
rain
2016
6–26°F
dry
Best months to race in Montana →
Countdown and forecast for this race in the appGet app ›
About this race
The 2026 Light the Way 5k and free 1/2 Mile Kid's Run will take place at the Fort Missoula Regional Park on Saturday, December 19th.
This festive evening run features colorful lights around the course, holiday music, cookies, and hot chocolate. Christmas cookies & hot cocoa served at the finish!
Registration:
- October 4th- November 30th: $30
- December 1st - December 19th (Race Day): $35
Schedule:
Saturday, December 19th (Race Day)
- 10:00AM - 2:00PM: Race Day Packet Pick Up at Runners Edge
- 4:45PM-5:45PM: Race Day Packet Pick Up at Fort Missoula Regional Park
- 5:30PM: Kid's Half Mile Fun Run (Free)
- 6:00PM: Light the Way 5k Start
- 6:15PM – 7:30PM: Cookies and Cocoa
- 6:30PM: Ugly Sweater Contest and Awards Ceremony for top 3 men and women
Runners Receive
- A 5k course lined with luminaires
- Finish line cookies, candy canes, and cocoa
- Ugly Sweater Contest
- Custom race bib
- Chip timing
- A chance to celebrate the holiday season with friends, family, and the Missoula running community!
Parking
Parking for Fort Missoula Regional Park is located on the South side of the soccer fields. Click here for directions.
Questions?
Reach out to [email protected]
Course map
Train with a club
Run clubs near Missoula to train with before race day.
See all run clubs near Missoula →Suggested Races
Organize this race?
Claim it free to manage your listing — and get it featured for free, while spots last.