Light the Way 5k
Light the Way 5k is a running race on December 19, 2026 in Missoula, MT, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- December 19, 2026 (85 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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: $30
- December 1st - December 19th (Race Day): $35
Schedule:
Saturday, December 19th (Race Day)
- 10:00AM - 2:00PM: Race Day Packet Pick Up at Runners Edge
- 4:45PM-5:45PM: Race Day Packet Pick Up at Fort Missoula Regional Park
- 5:30PM: Kid's Half Mile Fun Run (Free)
- 6:00PM: Light the Way 5k Start
- 6:15PM – 7:30PM: Cookies and Cocoa
- 6:30PM: Ugly Sweater Contest and Awards Ceremony for top 3 men and women
Runners Receive
- A 5k course lined with luminaires
- Finish line cookies, candy canes, and cocoa
- Ugly Sweater Contest
- Custom race bib
- Chip timing
- A 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
Events
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
30°
Typical Low
17°
Chance of Rain
41%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Missoula Intl Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
About Missoula, MT
Population
75,600
as of 2023
City Elevation
3,168 ft
Nearest Airport
MSO
Missoula Montana Airport · 4 mi
Time Zone
Mountain 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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Waiting For?
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85
Days to train
- Race
- Light the Way 5k
- Date
- December 19, 2026
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Light the Way 5k
Dec 19, 2026