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Light The Way 5K & 1/2 Mile Kid’s Run | December 17th, 2022

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Celebrate the holidays with RE Events!

This festive 5k takes place on the paved and gravel paths surrounding Fort Missoula Park. There will be lights along the course, cookies and cocoa at the finish, and a Light the Way 5k tree ornament for all finishers.

Because this is a night race, we strongly recommend bring a headlamp or flashlight to wear during the race.  The 1/2 Mile (free!) Kid’s Fun Run starts at 5:30PM followed by the Light the Way 5k at 6:00PM.

Registration:

10.26.21 – 11.30.21

  • $30

12.1.21 – 12.18.21 (Race Day)

  • $35

*No refunds, transfers, or deferrals. Please be aware that you are signing up for a winter 5k that is outside and in the dark.

Light the Way 5k is limited to 350 participants

Kid’s Fun Run:

The free 1/2 mile Kid’s Fun Run will take place at 5:30pm, 30 minutes before the start of the 5k. Registration is required to participate in the Kid’s Run, although there is no cost associated.

Schedule:

Friday, 12.17.21:

  • 10:00am – 4:00pm:  Packet Pickup in the Runner’s Edge Basement

Saturday, 12.18.21:

  • 4:45pm – 5:45pm:  Packet Pickup and Registration at Fort Missoula Regional Park
  • 5:30pm:  1/2 Mile Kid’s Race (Free)
  • 6:00pm – 6:10pm:  Light the Way 5k Starting Window
  • 6:15pm – 7:30pm:  Cookies and Cocoa
  • 7:00pm: Ugly Sweater Contest

Runners Receive:

  • A festive Light the Way 5k tree ornament
  • Finish line cookies, candy cane, and cocoa
  • Chip timing

Ugly Sweater Contest:

New this year is our inaugural Ugly Sweater Contest! Wear your most hideous holiday sweater during the race and a panel of judges will determine the absolute ugliest sweater at 7:00PM. Winner will be rewarded with a limited edition Light the Way 5k branded sweater.

Course Description:

Light the Way 5k takes place on the sidewalk paths of Fort Missoula Regional Park and a 1/2 mile of crushed gravel path. Most years the course is covered in packed snow with patches of pavement.

We strongly encourage the use of headlamps, flashlights and any other item you can find to illuminate your way.  We also encourage the use of traction devices on your running shoes. We may have rain, ice, or snow–be prepared for all types of weather conditions.

Course Map

Click the side bar on the upper left hand corner of the map to toggle between the Light the Way 5k course and the Kid’s Run course.


Location & Parking:

Light the Way 5k takes place at Fort Missoula Regional Park in Missoula, MT. Packet pickup and the start/finish line is at Bella Vista Pavilion on the south side of the soccer complex.

Click here for a map of the course venue and parking lot.

Volunteers

We are always looking for volunteers to help out at our races! Whether it is with packet pick up, course marshaling, and handing out post race food, there are a wide variety of roles which you can be a part of.  Thank you for taking the time to make our events possible–we are forever grateful to our volunteers!

Sign up to volunteer here.

Volunteers will receive:

  • $15 Runner’s Edge gift card
  • Light the Way 5k ornament
  • Post race food & drink

Results:

Questions?
Please contact anders@runnersedgemt.com.

 
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