Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Run
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Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Run
The Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Run is presented by the Collegedale Commons Foundation with Little Debbie sponsorship. The event is held at The Commons and Little Debbie Park in Collegedale, Tennessee, and is capped at 500 participants including virtual entries. Races and a separate walk are offered, plus a Kids’ Dash and virtual 5K options.
Distances and event types:
- Half marathon, repeats some of the 7-mile course, 3.5 hour time limit
- 7-mile run
- 5K run
- 5K walk, multi-loop on sidewalk adjacent to Little Debbie Park
- Kids’ Dash for ages 2 to 10
Most run courses use Collegedale’s greenway and pass Veterans Park, a pond, a tunnel and creekside stretches. The Kids’ Dash is held on a wide, visible sidewalk loop in Little Debbie Park. There are no busy road crossings on the routes.
Participant items and awards include a branded shirt, a goody bag with Little Debbie snacks, and a Little Debbie Christmas Tree ornament for every participant except Kids’ Dash. All finishers receive a medal; top overall male and female and 1st–3rd in each category receive ribbons. Age groups for the half marathon, 7-mile and 5K are 11–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, and 70+. Children under 11 may run but are not eligible for place or overall finisher medals.
Additional notes: a Kids’ Zone offers inflatables, a petting zoo, touch-a-truck and yard games with adult supervision required; Toys for Tots will collect new, unwrapped toys; veterans organizations and JROTC will assist. Packet pickup is available before the event at the Little Debbie Bakery Store and on race day at the Commons in Collegedale. Parking is available near Little Debbie Park, Imagination Station and nearby public lots. The event proceeds benefit the Collegedale Veterans Memorial Park. Pets are discouraged, service animals are welcome. The event occurs rain or shine; no refunds, transfers, or deferrals. Virtual participant packets will be mailed to U.S. addresses by Dec 31, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
