Dollywood's Light The Way 5k
Updated
Friday, November 13, 2026, first start 11:00 PM, in Pigeon Forge (2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd). Distances: 5K.
Course and race notes
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 13 beginning at 11 p.m.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Friday, November 13
To Saturday, November 14, 2026 · in 6 days
Start time
11:00 PM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
See the registration page
No price increase published
Registration
Closed online
Online signup closed Oct 4, 2026
Opened Mar 1, 2026
Race day in Pigeon Forge
Weather
High 51°F
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers, 31% chance of rain, wind 5 to 15 mph.
National Weather Service forecast, issued Nov 7, 1:26 AM EST. Latest forecast
Daylight
7:07 AM – 5:29 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Friday. The 11:00 PM start is after sunset, so bring a light and something reflective.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Thu Nov 12
Where to stay
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