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Run Dollywood Fall Race Weekend

Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, United States View on map
Sep 25, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
Running

About this race

For generations, Dollywood has been a place where families come together to make lasting memories. This fall, guests can add a new tradition to the season during the Run Dollywood Fall Race Weekend, taking place September 25–27, 2026.

Set against the backdrop of the Great Smoky Mountains’ vibrant fall colors, participants will enjoy a race experience unlike any other as courses travel through Dollywood and surrounding resort areas. The weekend’s signature half marathon will be held Sunday morning, while Friday features the 5K and Saturday will host the 10K, and Kids Fun Run for ages 4–12. 

Along the way, runners will be cheered on with entertainment, music, and the unmistakable warmth that makes Dollywood a favorite destination. Every participant receives a race bib, commemorative medal, and event T-shirt, with opportunities to earn awards across race categories. After crossing the finish line, guests can continue the fun by enjoying the rides, shows, and attractions that have made Dollywood one of America’s most celebrated theme parks.
 
 
 

Pick your distance

Running

Butterfly Challenge | 5K, 10K and Half Marathon

Additional Butterfly Challenge Medal will be awarded to all finishers of this challenge race.

Sep 25, 2026 36K 11:00 PM
$225.00
Closed

5K Run

Sep 25, 2026 5K 11:00 PM
$65.00
Closed

10K Run

Sep 25, 2026 10K 5:30 AM
$85.00
Closed

Kids Fun Run

The Kids Run at the Run Dollywood event is open to children aged 12 and under.

Sep 25, 2026 1.6K 8:15 AM
$25.00
Closed

Half Marathon

Sep 25, 2026 Half-Marathon 5:30 AM
$105.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Pigeon Forge, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 14.0° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 25.1°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 14.0° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 25.6°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
8.9
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
3.0mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
76.9%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on September 25, 2026 (EDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on September 25, 2026 (EDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
12h 02m

The sun rises at 7:24 AM and sets at 7:26 PM local time (EDT) in Pigeon Forge on September 25, 2026 — 12h 02m of daylight.

Course

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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.

  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 5 Pigeon Forge events

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