Light the Way 5k - Light the Way 5k
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External Event
Distance
3.1 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
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: $30December 1st - December 19th (Race Day): $35 Schedule: Saturday, December 19th (Race Day) 10:00AM - 2:00PM: Race Day Packet Pick Up at Runners Edge4:45PM-5:45PM: Race Day Packet Pick Up at Fort Missoula Regional Park5:30PM: Kid's Half Mile Fun Run (Free)6:00PM: Light the Way 5k Start6:15PM – 7:30PM: Cookies and Cocoa6:30PM: Ugly Sweater Contest and Awards Ceremony for top 3 men and women Runners Receive A 5k course lined with luminairesFinish line cookies, candy canes, and cocoaUgly Sweater ContestCustom race bibChip timingA 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 for directions. Questions? Reach out to krisb@runnersedgemt.com
Typical conditions
For events around December 2026 in Missoula, MT, United States: Typical mid-winter / cooler season in this region — dress in layers and check the official page for weather-related changes.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Missoula, MT, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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- Dec 19, 2026 · 11:30 PM
- Dec 20, 2026 · 12:00 AM (this one)
