Please note: runners may not push strollers and pets are not permitted. For small children, please use a carrier.
Route
The course takes runners throughout the Dollywood theme park - ending at the Showstreet Palace theater.
Registration
Online registration is the best way to register. Day of event registration will only be held until 4 p.m. at Dollywood Splash Country ; no registration will be held at Dollywood's Front Gate area this year the day of the race. We encourage you to register early as the registration price increases as the event day approaches. There are no refunds or transfers on race registrations. All proceeds of the race benefit two charities - Share It Forward and Keep Sevier Beautiful.
Pricing:
Until March 31 - $35
April 1 - Sept 1- $40
Sept 2 - January 3 - $50
Registration / Packet Pickup
We have three registration times/locations to help ease packet pickup for our runners! The first packet pickup will be at the Hilton in Knoxville to better serve our Knoxville area runners. See this page for details.
Confirming Registration
Click here to confirm your registration.
Parking
The race begins at 6 pm - two hours after Dollywood Park closes. If you come to the Park after 4:00pm or later, there will not be a charge for parking. However, should you come earlier, the parking tollbooths will be open and charging for guest parking.
As you come into the parking lot, you may park as close to the Front Gate as you can in a designated parking place. If the Park is still open when you arrive, we ask that you do not park in a designated disabled parking space.
If you would like to come early and enjoy all the Park has to offer - you may visit www.dollywood.com for information on pricing and admission tickets. Admission to the park is NOT included in the price of registration.
About the Race
The actual race will begin in the Park. Volunteers will help direct you. There will be no bag check-in at the race.
The course winds throughout the Park. Holiday music playing throughout will add to the festive atmosphere. If the 5 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. Whether you choose to run in a fun seasonal costume or traditional runners' garb, this is an event the whole family can enjoy.
Spectating
Spectators are welcome to come cheer for their favorite runners at the finish line at Showstreet Palace. Due to the nature of the Park and for safety concerns, spectators will not be allowed on the course or throughout the Park. They may join runners at Showstreet Theater for the awards ceremony following the race. The Bakery will be open for those that would like to purchase beverages or baked goods.
Awards / Door Prizes
The awards ceremony will begin promptly at 12:00 am in the Showstreet Theater. Overall award winners for male and female runners will receive 2021 Dollywood season passes. Age divisional award winners will receive a Christmas ornament made specifically for this event! Age awards will be 13 and under, 14-19, and then five year increments up to age 70 (the last age is 70 and up).
Questions? Contact Lisa Bryant at (573) 757-8336 via text or you can email your questions to info@keepsevierbeautiful.org