Children’s Therapy Clinic “Light the Way 5K"
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.
- Date
- December 5, 2026 (122 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Children’s Therapy Clinic 10th Annual “Light the Way 5K”
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.
Fee for 5K Walk/Run: $30.00 before November 1st; $35.00 thereafter.
Participants who raise $100 by November 16th can receive a refund of $30 registration fee. Make sure to select "Become a Fundraiser on the Donation Page when registering.
With your registration you will receive:
* Commemorative Race Shirt (Shirts guaranteed if registration is RECEIVED BY Monday, November 16th)
* Race Light
PACKET PICK UP -- Date and Location TBA
Check in and race day registration will begin at 4:30pm. 5K Run/Walk begins at 6:00pm.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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.
Host City
About Charleston, WV
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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122
Days to train
- Race
- Children’s Therapy Clinic “Light the Way 5K"
- Date
- December 5, 2026
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Children’s Therapy Clinic “Light the Way 5K"
Dec 5, 2026