Frequently Asked Questions

Strollers

Runners are not permitted to push strollers. For small children, please use a carrier.

Pets

Pets are not permitted at Light the Way 5K.

Route

Information coming soon.

Registration

Online registration is highly encouraged for Light the Way 5K as the race is limited to 1,500 participants. Race day registration will take place from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Dollywood’s Splash Country. There are no refunds or transfers on race registrations. A completed race waiver is required as part of your registration.

Pricing

Until August 31: $45

September 1-November 8: $50

Packet Pickup

We have three registration times to make packet pick-up easy and convenient.

· Wednesday, November 6, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., R.EI. Knoxville - 6700 Papermill Drive

· Thursday, November 7, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., R.E.I. Pigeon Forge - 2655 Teaster Lane, Suite 310

· Friday, November 8, 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., Dollywood’s Splash Country in Pigeon Forge
(2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd).

· Once registration closes at 9:00 p.m. at Splash Country, NO registrations will be taken in person or via the Light the Way 5K website.

There will be NO PACKET PICK-UP at Dollywood’s front gate prior to race.

Registration Confirmation

Click here to confirm your registration.

Parking

The race begins at 11 p.m. If you come to the park the day of the race before Dollywood closes at 9 p.m., there will be a charge for parking.

If Dollywood is still open when you arrive, do not park in a designated disabled parking space.

If you would like to come early and enjoy all that Dollywood’s award-winning Smoky Mountain Christmas festival has to offer, please visit www.dollywood.com for information on pricing and admission tickets.

About the Race

The race will begin in the Front Gate area. Volunteers will help direct you. There will be no bag check-in at the race.

Runners will race from the Front Gate area, into the park, and then go entirely through Dollywood. Holiday music playing throughout will add to the festive atmosphere. If the five million holiday lights aren’t enough, runners will receive a red blinking nose in honor of our favorite reindeer! Refreshments will be served post-race for race participants. Participants are welcome to wear a fun seasonal costume if they so choose.

Questions? Email info@keepsevierbeautiful.org