Run Dollywood Race Weekend

Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 6:30 AM EDT

First-Year Event· Help them grow

Location: Pigeon Forge, TN; 2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd., 37863
Type: RUN

At a glance

Run through the magic of Dollywood, enjoying a unique race experience amidst spring blooms, live music, and world-class attractions.

Fun
Scenic
Festive

Great for: casual, fun-first runners

Less ideal for: pure PR-chasing on a bare course

Experience the inaugural Run Dollywood Race Weekend, blending the thrill of a race with the charm of Dollywood. Held during the Flower & Food Festival, this event invites runners to explore a fun-filled course through the park and the scenic Smoky Mountains. Choose from a half-marathon, 5k, 10k, or a kids fun run. Enjoy live music, on-course entertainment, and access to world-class attractions, earning commemorative awards and medals.

What to expect

Race through Dollywood's award-winning theme park and the beautiful surrounding area.
Enjoy live music, on-course entertainment, and access to the Flower & Food Festival.
Choose from a half-marathon, 5k, 10k, or a kids fun run, earning a commemorative medal.

Standout details

Run through Dollywood theme park
During Flower & Food Festival
Live music and on-course entertainment
Commemorative medal and event shirt

Perks & features

After-Party
Medal

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Distances & registration

9 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Sat, Apr 25, 11:00 AM EDT · From $27.50
Opens Nov 10, 2025, 5:00 AM EST · Closes Mar 31, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
3 Miles
Sat, Apr 25, 6:30 AM EDT · From $59.30
Opens Nov 10, 2025, 5:00 AM EST · Closes Nov 30, 2025, 6:59 PM EST
3 Miles
Sat, Apr 25, 6:30 AM EDT · From $144.10
Opens Nov 10, 2025, 5:00 AM EST · Closes Nov 30, 2025, 6:59 PM EST

+ 6 more options

6 Miles
Sat, Apr 25, 8:30 AM EDT · From $80.50
Opens Nov 10, 2025, 5:00 AM EST · Closes Nov 30, 2025, 6:59 PM EST
6 Miles
Sat, Apr 25, 8:30 AM EDT · From $165.30
Opens Nov 10, 2025, 5:00 AM EST · Closes Nov 30, 2025, 6:59 PM EST
13.1 Miles
Sun, Apr 26, 5:30 AM EDT · From $101.70
Opens Nov 10, 2025, 5:00 AM EST · Closes Nov 30, 2025, 6:59 PM EST
13.1 Miles
Sun, Apr 26, 5:30 AM EDT · From $186.50
Opens Nov 10, 2025, 5:00 AM EST · Closes Nov 30, 2025, 6:59 PM EST
22.1 Miles
Sat, Apr 25, 6:30 AM EDT · From $207.70
Opens Nov 10, 2025, 5:00 AM EST · Closes Nov 30, 2025, 6:59 PM EST
22.1 Miles
Sat, Apr 25, 6:30 AM EDT · From $289.75
Opens Nov 10, 2025, 5:00 AM EST · Closes Nov 30, 2025, 6:59 PM EST

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The course

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From the organizer

Dollywood has always been a place where memories are measured in smiles — now those memories also can be measured in miles thanks to the inaugural Dollywood Parks & Resorts Run Dollywood race weekend set for April 25-26, 2026.

Participants can enjoy Dollywood’s Flower & Food Festival, as well as the beauty of spring in the Smokies, as they race through the fun-filled course that winds its way through the park and the surrounding area. A full calendar of races is planned for the inaugural event weekend, including the marquee half-marathon slated for Sunday morning. Companion races — a kids fun run (ages 4-12), 5k, and 10k — are scheduled for Saturday morning. Race bib pickup takes place on Friday, April 24, at Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort.

Participants can earn inaugural race awards while enjoying live music and on-course entertainment as they make their way through the award-winning park. All participants receive event-specific T-shirts, race bibs, and commemorative medals. Following the event, participants can spend the rest of the day enjoying the world-class attractions, entertainment, and fun of the park named the #1 theme park in the United States by Tripadvisor users.

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