Run Dollywood Race Weekend
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Event overview
Run Dollywood Race Weekend is set for April 25–26, 2026 at Dollywood Parks and Resorts in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The weekend features multiple races that run through the theme park and the surrounding community. The event coincides with Dollywood’s Flower & Food Festival and highlights spring scenery in the Smokies.
Distances
- Half marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- Kids fun run (1 mile, ages 4-12)
Race details and logistics
The Race Expo and bib pickup take place Friday, April 24 in the ballroom at Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; there is no race-day bib pickup. The 5K and 10K are chip-timed events. Courses include water stations and volunteers along the route. All participants receive event-specific T-shirts, race bibs, and finisher medals.
Challenges, packages, and location
The Butterfly Challenge requires completion of the 5K, 10K, and half marathon to earn an additional commemorative medal. Some registration options include two-day park admission. The event location is Dollywood Parks and Resorts, 2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd., Pigeon Forge, TN 37863. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
