City of Pigeon Forge Winterfest 5K
Updated
Saturday, December 5, 2026, first start 7:00 AM, in Pigeon Forge (236 Old Mill Avenue). Distances: 1K, 5K. Entry from $20 to $35.
Course and race notes
Join us for the inaugural Winterfest 5K in Pigeon Forge, TN, presented by the City of Pigeon Forge!
On December 5, 2026, race morning starts at Patriot Park along the paved, flat Little Pigeon Riverwalk, part of the Winterfest Wonders of Lights Trail.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 5
2026 · in 28 days
Start time
7:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
1K5K
Price
$20 to $35
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Dec 5 (in 28 days)
Opened Jul 29, 2026
Race day in Pigeon Forge
Weather
52° / 31°F
Typical high and low for December 5, with a 46% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Gatlinburg 2 Sw, TN (7.1 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:29 AM – 5:20 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The 7:00 AM start is 29 minutes before sunrise, so bring a light and something reflective.
Calculated for the race location.
Where it is
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Dec 4
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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