Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Would you like to participate in the next Run Dollywood Race Weekend? Here is our Flower & Food festival food guide ► youtu.be/MOApUNMVOlU
New Dollywood NightFlight Expedition Ride ► youtu.be/WEKS0AwOs1A
⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️
0:00 - Intro
1:27 - Drive To Dollywood
1:58 - HeartSong Lodge & Resort
2:36 - Race Expo
7:33 - Blessing of The Sneakers
9:50 - Quick Service Options
11:03 - Race Morning
14:11 - 5K Race
41:54 - Post Race Activities
47:13 - 10k Race
50:26 - Run Dollywood Review
⏰ Tik Tok | tiktok.com/@AIOTfamily
📸 Instagram | instagram.com/AIOTfamily
👤 Facebook | facebook.com/AIOTfamily
🐦 Twitter | twitter.com/AIOTfamily
🎥 The Camera Gear We Use ► youtu.be/8xn_AnL776E
📬 Contact Us
AdvOutThere@gmail.com
Ryan & Brie
PO BOX 4975
Sevierville, TN 37864
dollywood.com/themepark/festivals/run-dollywood-race-weekend
Welcome to the inaugural Run Dollywood Race Weekend, where every mile is designed to
deliver smiles, memorable moments, and a one-of-a-kind destination experience in the heart
of the Smoky Mountains.
Whether you are participating in the Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K, or Kids Race, this race weekend
combines the excitement of competition with the one-of-a-kind atmosphere that only
Dollywood can offer. From scenic courses and family-friendly activities to live entertainment
and the opportunity to enjoy the park after your race, Run Dollywood is designed for runners
and their supporters to make the most of the entire weekend.
While participants are on course, spectators can enjoy live entertainment near the finish line,
including music from Run Katie Run and karaoke activities for families and guests as they
cheer runners across the finish line.
Race weekend begins Friday, April 24with packet pickup and the Runner Expo, hosted at
Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., where participants can collect
race materials, explore vendor exhibits, and prepare for race day.
For participants who purchased the Pre-Race Meal during registration, dinner will be served
inside Dollywood at the Blue Ribbon Pavilion on Saturday, April 25at 5 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.,
offering runners and families a chance to gather, fuel, and prepare for race morning in a
uniquely Dollywood setting. Following the meal, guests may continue enjoying the park for the
remainder of the evening during normal operating hours.
This guide is designed to help you navigate every part of race weekend—from packet pickup
and transportation to course maps, race day timelines, awards, and important participant
information.
We are honored to welcome you to the very first Run Dollywood weekend and look forward to
making this an unforgettable experience for every runner, family member, and guest.
#dollywood #pigeonforge #run #running #rundisney #gatlinburg #dollyparton #themepark #gatlinburg #smokymountains #tennessee
Would you like to participate in the next Run Dollywood Race Weekend? Here is our Flower & Food festival food guide ► youtu.be/MOApUNMVOlU
New Dollywood NightFlight Expedition Ride ► youtu.be/WEKS0AwOs1A
⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️
0:00 - Intro
1:27 - Drive To Dollywood
1:58 - HeartSong Lodge & Resort
2:36 - Race Expo
7:33 - Blessing of The Sneakers
9:50 - Quick Service Options
11:03 - Race Morning
14:11 - 5K Race
41:54 - Post Race Activities
47:13 - 10k Race
50:26 - Run Dollywood Review
⏰ Tik Tok | tiktok.com/@AIOTfamily
📸 Instagram | instagram.com/AIOTfamily
👤 Facebook | facebook.com/AIOTfamily
🐦 Twitter | twitter.com/AIOTfamily
🎥 The Camera Gear We Use ► youtu.be/8xn_AnL776E
📬 Contact Us
AdvOutThere@gmail.com
Ryan & Brie
PO BOX 4975
Sevierville, TN 37864
dollywood.com/themepark/festivals/run-dollywood-race-weekend
Welcome to the inaugural Run Dollywood Race Weekend, where every mile is designed to
deliver smiles, memorable moments, and a one-of-a-kind destination experience in the heart
of the Smoky Mountains.
Whether you are participating in the Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K, or Kids Race, this race weekend
combines the excitement of competition with the one-of-a-kind atmosphere that only
Dollywood can offer. From scenic courses and family-friendly activities to live entertainment
and the opportunity to enjoy the park after your race, Run Dollywood is designed for runners
and their supporters to make the most of the entire weekend.
While participants are on course, spectators can enjoy live entertainment near the finish line,
including music from Run Katie Run and karaoke activities for families and guests as they
cheer runners across the finish line.
Race weekend begins Friday, April 24with packet pickup and the Runner Expo, hosted at
Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., where participants can collect
race materials, explore vendor exhibits, and prepare for race day.
For participants who purchased the Pre-Race Meal during registration, dinner will be served
inside Dollywood at the Blue Ribbon Pavilion on Saturday, April 25at 5 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.,
offering runners and families a chance to gather, fuel, and prepare for race morning in a
uniquely Dollywood setting. Following the meal, guests may continue enjoying the park for the
remainder of the evening during normal operating hours.
This guide is designed to help you navigate every part of race weekend—from packet pickup
and transportation to course maps, race day timelines, awards, and important participant
information.
We are honored to welcome you to the very first Run Dollywood weekend and look forward to
making this an unforgettable experience for every runner, family member, and guest.
#dollywood #pigeonforge #run #running #rundisney #gatlinburg #dollyparton #themepark #gatlinburg #smokymountains #tennessee








![The BEST Time of Year to Go to THE SMOKIES in 2026!
If you are planning a trip to Sevierville, Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg Tennessee we hope this video helps! When do you plan to visit?
⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️
0:00 - Intro
0:23 - Pigeon Forge Car Shows
0:59 - January
2:27 - February
3:45 - March
5:26 - April
8:17 - May
11:34 - June
13:22 - July
16:00 - August
17:26 - September
20:01 - October
22:13 - November
24:45 - December
26:27 - Final Thoughts
⏰ Tik Tok | https://tiktok.com/@AIOTfamily
📸 Instagram | http://instagram.com/AIOTfamily
👤 Facebook | http://facebook.com/AIOTfamily
🐦 Twitter | https://twitter.com/AIOTfamily
🎥 The Camera Gear We Use ► https://youtu.be/8xn_AnL776E
📬 Contact Us
AdvOutThere@gmail.com
Ryan & Brie
PO BOX 4975
Sevierville, TN 37864
Pigeon Forge is a mountain resort city in Sevier County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 6,343 at the 2020 census. Situated 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Pigeon Forge is a tourist destination that caters primarily to Southern culture and country music fans. The citys attractions include Dollywood and Dollywoods Splash Country, WonderWorks, Alcatraz East Crime Museum, Dolly Partons Stampede, and numerous gift shops, outlet malls, amusement rides, and musical theaters.
Gatlinburg is a city in Sevier County, Tennessee, United States. It is located 39 miles (63 km) southeast of Knoxville and had a population of 3,577 at the 2020 census. It is a popular mountain resort town, as it rests on the border of Great Smoky Mountains National Park along U.S. Route 441.
Dollywood is a theme park that is jointly owned by Herschend and country singer-songwriter Dolly Parton through her entertainment company, Dolly Parton Productions. It is located in the Knoxville metropolitan area in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, near the gateway to The Great Smoky Mountains. Hosting nearly 3 million guests in a typical season from mid-March to the Christmas holidays, Dollywood is the biggest ticketed tourist attraction in Tennessee. It has won several international awards.
In addition to standard amusement park thrill rides, Dollywood features traditional crafts, food, and music of the Smoky Mountain area. The park hosts a number of concerts and musical events each year, including appearances by Dolly Parton and her family as well as other national and local musical acts.
The theme park is the anchor of Partons 150-acre (61 ha) Dollywood amusement destination, which also includes the 35-acre (14 ha) sister water park Dollywoods Splash Country, the 20-acre (8.1 ha) Dollywoods DreamMore Resort and Spa,[3] and the 5-acre (2.0 ha) Dolly Partons Stampede Dinner Attraction.
#gatlinburg #pigeonforge #sevierville #dollywood #anakeesta #gsmnp #smokymountains #travelguide The BEST Time of Year to Go to THE SMOKIES in 2026!](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dZrVBzWahH0/mqdefault.jpg)

