PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Dollywood will be hosting its inaugural Dollywood Parks & Resorts ‘Run Dollywood’ race weekend April 25 and 26, 2026 during the Flower and Food Festival.

Runners can win exclusive inaugural race medals while enjoying live music and on-course entertainment as they make their way through the park. All participants receive an inaugural event T-shirt, race bib and commemorative medal.

The event is also taking place during Dollywood’s Flower and Food Festival. A full calendar of races is planned for the inaugural event weekend, including the marquee half-marathon on Sunday at 6:30 a.m. Companion races including a 1-mile kids fun run, a 5k and a 10k are scheduled for Saturday at 7 a.m.

“I love to run myself,” said Dollywood Parks & Resorts President Eugene Naughto

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