Dashing Through the Upper Cumberland Lights Fun Run!
Dashing Through the Upper Cumberland Lights Fun Run! is a running race on November 16, 2026 in Cookeville, TN, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- November 16, 2026 (31 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
🎅✨ Dashing Through The Upper Cumberland Lights 3K Fun Run! ✨🎅
Bring the whole family and kick off the holiday season with a merry stroll (or dash!) through a glowing wonderland! The Dashing Through The Upper Cumberland Lights 3K is a festive, family-friendly fun walk/run that winds through dazzling light displays and sparkling holiday scenes that capture the magic of the season.
This event is all about laughter, togetherness, and holiday spirit—no timers, just twinkle lights and joy! Come dressed in your favorite festive attire—Santa hats, elf ears, Christmas pajamas, or even a string of lights.
Whether you walk, jog, or dance your way through the course, you’ll make unforgettable memories under the glow of the Upper Cumberland lights. Hot cocoa, photo ops, and plenty of cheer await at the finish line!
Kids 5 and under Free! Run, Walk, Jog or Dance Multiple times for no Extra Charge!
The race kicks off at 6pm! Once you finish the main course, you are welcome to run the course as many times as you would like. The course closes at 10pm
Please Note if you sign up after 11/12/25, your race tee shirt will be ready for pick up 3-4 business days after the race in Cookeville, Tn.
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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
60°
Typical Low
35°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cookeville, 8 mi from the venue.
About Cookeville, TN
Population
35,544
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,133 ft
Nearest Airport
BNA
Nashville International Airport · 66 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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31
Days to train
- Race
- Dashing Through the Upper Cumberland Lights Fun Run!
- Date
- November 16, 2026
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Dashing Through the Upper Cumberland Lights Fun Run!
Nov 16, 2026