Merry & Bright 5K

Merry & Bright 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run

Get ready to lace up and light up downtown Pikeville for the first ever Merry & Bright 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run! 🎄

Join us on December 18th from 5:30pm - 7:30pm for an evening filled with festive spirit, community cheer, and a little holiday magic. The course will take you down Main Street Pikeville, surrounded by the glow of Christmas lights and the charm of a Hallmark movie scene.

Choose between the 5K or 1-mile route (a two-loop course for the 5K). All finishers will receive a special finisher award to celebrate their accomplishment!

After your run, stick around for a post-race celebration featuring music, hot drinks, and plenty of holiday joy.

T-shirts will be available for purchase at the event—perfect for commemorating a merry night of fitness, fun, and community! 🎅

Most race questions can be answered in the Frequently Asked Questions section.

Info: Registration will be located at the Farmers Market Pavillion just off of Main Street. Registration will begin at 4:30pm and continue until 5:15pm.

Info: The 5K start line will be at the intersection of Main St. and Gill St. (Near Sell's Building Supply) The finish line will be at the Farmers Market Pavillion.

Info: The 1 Mile start line will be at the intersection of Main St. and Gill St. (Near Sell's Building Supply) The finish line will be at the Farmers Market Pavillion.

Info: After you cross the finish line, stick around for our Merry & Bright Post-Race Celebration—a holiday hangout filled with music, hot drinks, twinkling lights, and plenty of seasonal cheer. T-shirts will be available for purchase at the event, perfect for commemorating a merry night of fitness, fun, and community. As well as more great local vendors to make the celebration even brighter!

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