Children’s Therapy Clinic “Light the Way 5K"

About the Event

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.

Races Offered

5K Run

Dec 05, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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18:00

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$30.00

5K Walk

Dec 05, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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18:00

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$30.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Charleston.

thermostat Temperature

4.3° / 14.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

0.5° / 10.9°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

6h 34m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.1 cm

air Avg wind speed

11.1 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

69.0%

wb_twilight Sunrise

08:08

nightlight Sunset

18:14

About Charleston

Learn more about the host city, Charleston.

Charleston, established in 1794, is the state capital of West Virginia. With a population of about 49,000 in 2020, Charleston is the largest city in West Virginia. It's at the junction of Interstates 77, 79, and 64, as well as the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha Rivers, the latter of which flows prominently through the city.

Hotels & Places to Stay

Video

Watch highlights and course previews from previous years.

Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Children’s Therapy Clinic “Light the Way 5K".

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Randall Watts	M	65	Garner, KY	—
🥈	Michael Louk	M	42	Charleston, WV	—
🥉	Ashley Hall	F	30	Nettie, WV	—
4	Ann Winton	F	60	Charleston, WV	—
5	Gale Pukall	F	61	Charleston, WV	—
6	Roger Carte	M	56	Charleston, WV	—
7	Brittany Gray	F	35	South Charleston, WV	—
8	Adam Gray	M	34	South Charleston, WV	—
9	Dale Goff	M	65	South Charleston, WV	—
10	Marie Gherlone	F	54	Fredericksburg, VA	—

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Dan Bailey	M	49	Winfield, WV	20:18.88
🥈	Jefferson Acree	M	44	Charleston, WV	20:51.95
🥉	Andrew Arbogast	M	15	Elkview, WV	21:17.57
4	Jackson Eary	M	13	Saint Albans, WV	21:39.62
5	I. Devereux	F	12	Saint Albans, WV	21:43.36
6	Scott Fields	M	52	Charleston, WV	21:51.07
7	R. McCormick	M	11	Charleston, WV	21:51.85
8	Trevor Rager	M	21	Elkview, WV	21:53.85
9	Layla Devereux	F	13	Saint Albans, WV	22:05.64
10	Noah Dye	M	27	Charleston, WV	23:32.69
11	Garrett Hammitt	M	24	Charleston, WV	23:48.85
12	Isiah Woods	M	14	Lizemores, WV	23:58.07
13	Nolan Pennington	M	13	Charleston, WV	24:08.34
14	Atticus Hollers	M	13	Flatwoods, WV	24:15.03
15	Bailee King	F	14	Charleston, WV	24:16.79
16	S. King	F	10	Charleston, WV	24:17.15
17	Mitchell Tuggle	M	35	Charleston, WV	24:20.24
18	Olivia Devereux	F	16	Saint Albans, WV	24:26.42
19	Riley Reveal	M	14	Charleston, WV	24:38.28
20	Jackson Kerr	M	13	Charleston, WV	24:50.51
21	Patrick Kerr	M	45	Charleston, WV	24:55.38
22	Ethan Olofson	M	24	Charleston, WV	25:15.25
23	Kevin Moffatt	M	59	Charleston, WV	25:51.3
24	ROSSITSA GETSKOVA	F	44	Charleston, WV	25:52.72
25	Summer Devereux	F	16	Saint Albans, WV	25:55.1
26	Tom Kines	M	59	Liberty, WV	25:58.1
27	Jack Hudson	M	34	Charleston, WV	26:05.49
28	M Pritt	M	46	Red House, WV	26:55.22
29	Stacie Bowman	F	35	Saint Albans, WV	27:23.39
30	Carly Jordan	F	21	Hurricane, WV	27:36.06
31	Judy Jordan	F	55	Hurricane, WV	27:38.61
32	Kem Pasley	F	41	Scott Depot, WV	27:42.53
33	ERIC COMER	M	54	Charleston, WV	27:57.95
34	O. Paterno	F	11	Charleston, WV	28:01.63
35	Emily Laverty	F	26	Scott Depot, WV	28:16.12
36	Michael Pushkin	M	54	Charleston, WV	28:18.09
37	Allison Perkins	F	27	Culloden, WV	28:18.29
38	Paul Sheridan	M	69	Charleston, WV	28:33.55
39	Matthew Sherdel	M	27	Charleston, WV	28:35.66
40	Hunter Wigal	M	22	Charleston, WV	28:35.93
41	John Pennington	M	43	Charleston, WV	28:38.74
42	Allison Rager	F	28	Huntington, WV	28:45.44
43	A. Tardy	F	12	Scott Depot, WV	28:56.89
44	Chip Urling	M	57	Charleston, WV	28:58.84
45	Mary Lawman	F	26	Nitro, WV	29:02.55
46	B. Stewart	M	11	Charleston, WV	29:11.91
47	Joey Byrd	M	13	Charleston, WV	29:14.94
48	Andrea Pennington	F	42	Charleston, WV	29:40.71
49	CRYSTAL BUTLER	F	37	Saint Albans, WV	29:43.76
50	KATIE CUMMINGS	F	38	Saint Albans, WV	29:44.31