Dollywood Adds Second Race Weekend for Runners

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Dollywood, the popular theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, is expanding its inaugural race weekend offerings by adding a second event. The park is gearing up for its first-ever race weekend, and has now announced dates for a second running event to be held later in the spring.

Why it matters

The addition of these running events at Dollywood represents an opportunity for the park to attract a new demographic of visitors and further establish itself as a destination for active travelers and fitness enthusiasts. It also aligns with the growing popularity of destination races and running events at theme parks and other tourist attractions.

The details

Dollywood's first race weekend is scheduled for April 12-14, 2026, and will feature a 5K, 10K, and half marathon. The park has now announced a second race weekend set for May 17-19, 2026, which will include similar distance options for runners. Registration for both events is now open on the Dollywood website.

• Dollywood's first race weekend is scheduled for April 12-14, 2026.
• Dollywood's second race weekend is scheduled for May 17-19, 2026.

What’s next

Registration for both the April and May race weekends at Dollywood is now open on the park's website.