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Light the Way 5k

Name: Light the Way 5k
Start: 2026-12-19
End: 2026-12-19
Location: Missoula

Missoula, Montana, United States

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About the Event

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

Races Offered

Kid's 1/2 Mile Fun Run (free)

Dec 19, 2026

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Distance — 1K

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Type — Running

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17:30

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$0.00

Light the Way 5k

Dec 19, 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 Missoula.

thermostat Temperature

-2.8° / 4.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

-6.3° / 1.5°

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4h 29m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.7 cm

air Avg wind speed

4.7 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (1.4)

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71.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

09:13

nightlight Sunset

17:49

About Missoula

Learn more about the host city, Missoula.

Missoula is a medium size city in Western Montana with a population of about 73,000 (2020). The hub of five valleys in the northwest region of the state, or Glacier Country, the town boasts the University of Montana, the Rattlesnake Wilderness Area, and a multitude of recreational opportunities, along with an active and colorful downtown.