# Light the Way 5k - **When:** Fri, Dec 18, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST - **Where:** 3401-3499 South Ave W, Missoula, MT, 59804 - **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-26685-light-the-way-5k ## Registration Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/MT/Missoula/lighttheway2015?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq ## Description 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 --- Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-26685-light-the-way-5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-26685-light-the-way-5k) — data from Run This (runthis.run).