
Children’s Therapy Clinic “Light the Way 5K" is a running race on December 5, 2026 in Charleston, WV, with an entry fee of $30.
Children's Therapy Clinic invites you to kick off the holiday season with us at the 10th Annual Light the Way 5K on Saturday, December 5, 2026, in downtown Charleston! This festive evening walk/run winds through streets illuminated with Christmas lights and filled with holiday cheer. Participants will enjoy hot chocolate, caroling, and fun contests, including Ugly Sweater, Most Creative Team Theme, and Best Costume.
Fundraising Opportunity: Participants who raise $100 by November 16th can receive a $30 registration fee refund. Select "Become a Fundraiser" on the Donation Page when registering.
Packet Pick Up – Date and Location TBA
Check-in and Race Day Registration: 4:30 PM
5K Run/Walk Begins: 6:00 PM
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
50°
Typical Low
32°
Chance of Rain
44%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Charleston Yeager Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Population
47,918
as of 2023
City Elevation
600 ft
Nearest Airport
CRW
Yeager Airport · 2 mi
Major Hub
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 133 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Children’s Therapy Clinic “Light the Way 5K"
Dec 5, 2026