Light the Way 5k
- Date Sat 19th December 2026
- Time 5:30PM MST
- Location Missoula, Montana
- Price Free - $32.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to celebrate the holiday spirit at the Light the Way 5K on Saturday, December 19, 2026, in beautiful Missoula! This enchanting evening run takes place at the Fort Missoula Regional Park, where participants can enjoy a festive atmosphere filled with colorful lights, holiday music, and delicious treats. Runners will traverse a 5K course illuminated by charming luminaires, and every finisher will be greeted with cookies, candy canes, and hot cocoa to warm up after their run.
The event also features a free half-mile Kid's Run, making it a perfect outing for families. Registration is open from October 4th to November 30th for just $30, increasing to $35 on race day. Join in the fun with a chance to show off your holiday spirit in the Ugly Sweater Contest, and don't miss the awards ceremony celebrating the top three male and female runners! Mark your calendars for this festive celebration of community, fitness, and holiday cheer!
The event also features a free half-mile Kid's Run, making it a perfect outing for families. Registration is open from October 4th to November 30th for just $30, increasing to $35 on race day. Join in the fun with a chance to show off your holiday spirit in the Ugly Sweater Contest, and don't miss the awards ceremony celebrating the top three male and female runners! Mark your calendars for this festive celebration of community, fitness, and holiday cheer!
Organiser's Description
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 Race Day Packet Pick Up at Runners Edge
* 4:45PM-5 Race Day Packet Pick Up at Fort Missoula Regional Park
* 5 Kid's Half Mile Fun Run (Free)
* 6 Light the Way 5k Start
* 6:15PM 7 Cookies and Cocoa
* 6 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 [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Fort+Missoula+Regional+Park-+Bella+Vista+Pavilion/@46.8450812,-114.063948,232m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x535dd216cc64faf3:0x7d65556b2996e35a!8m2!3d46.8451425!4d-114.062623] for directions.
QUESTIONS?
_Reach out to krisb@runnersedgemt.com_
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 Race Day Packet Pick Up at Runners Edge
* 4:45PM-5 Race Day Packet Pick Up at Fort Missoula Regional Park
* 5 Kid's Half Mile Fun Run (Free)
* 6 Light the Way 5k Start
* 6:15PM 7 Cookies and Cocoa
* 6 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 [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Fort+Missoula+Regional+Park-+Bella+Vista+Pavilion/@46.8450812,-114.063948,232m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x535dd216cc64faf3:0x7d65556b2996e35a!8m2!3d46.8451425!4d-114.062623] for directions.
QUESTIONS?
_Reach out to krisb@runnersedgemt.com_
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