Light the Way 5K
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Light the Way 5k
The Light the Way 5k and a free Kid's 1/2 Mile Fun Run take place at Fort Missoula Regional Park in Missoula, Montana on December 19, 2026. The event is held in the evening and features course lighting and holiday music.
The event includes colorful lights along the course and refreshments at the finish. Cookies, candy canes, and hot chocolate are served at the finish area. An ugly sweater contest is part of the program, and awards are given to the top three men and top three women in the 5k.
Distances:
- Light the Way 5k - 3.1 Miles
- Kid's 1/2 Mile Fun Run - 0.6 Miles (free)
Participants receive a custom race bib and chip timing for the 5k. Race day packet pick up is available at Runners Edge and at Fort Missoula Regional Park. Registration opens October 4; early registration through November 30 is $30, and registration from December 1 through December 19 is $35. Parking for Fort Missoula Regional Park is located on the south side of the soccer fields. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
