Run Dollywood Race Weekend
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Run Dollywood Race Weekend - April 25–26, 2026
Run Dollywood is the inaugural race weekend held at Dollywood Parks and Resorts in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The event includes races that run through Dollywood Theme Park and the surrounding area during Dollywood’s Flower & Food Festival. Packet pickup is scheduled for Friday, April 24, at Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort ballroom. All participants receive event-specific T-shirts, race bibs, and commemorative finisher medals. Courses are chip-timed and include water stations and course volunteers. The half marathon offers pacers and post-race food, refreshments, and awards.
Races and entries
- 1-mile Kids Fun Run (ages 4-12)
- 5K (open to ages 5+)
- 10K (open to ages 10+)
- Half Marathon (open to ages 14+)
Additional options include Two Day Park Admission packages for some events. The Butterfly Challenge requires completion of the 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon during the weekend to receive an exclusive commemorative Butterfly Challenge medal. Registration closes March 31, 2026; some events show as sold out while others remain open. Event location: Dollywood Parks and Resorts, 2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd., Pigeon Forge, TN 37863. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
