Cave City Holiday Parade 2 Mile Race Set for December 12
Runners, walkers and holiday enthusiasts are invited to lace up their shoes and celebrate the Christmas season during the Cave City Holiday Parade 2 Mile Race on Saturday, December 12, 2026, beginning at 5 PM.
The festive community event will take participants through downtown Cave City along the city’s Christmas parade route while raising money to support the Cave City High School Cross Country and Track and Field programs.
The race will begin and end at Cave City Middle School, located at 711 N. Main Street. Participants will travel along Highway 167 before turning onto Center Street and continuing along Matlock Road through Cave City neighborhoods.
Runners will lead the way ahead of the annual Cave City Christmas Parade, giving spectators an opportunity to cheer them on as the holiday celebration gets underway.
New Walking Division Added
This year’s event also features a 2-mile walking division, allowing more community members to participate in the holiday celebration. Both runners and walkers will follow the same course, with awards presented to top finishers.
Registration Information
- Pre-registration is $20 per participant through RunSignup.com.
- Online registration closes December 8, 2026.
- Race-day registration will be available Saturday, December 12, from 3:45 PM until 4:45 PM at Cave City Middle School.
- Race-day registration costs $25, with cash or checks accepted.
- Register by November 29 to receive a race T-shirt. Shirts for later registrations will be available only while supplies last.
Register online: https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/CaveCity/CaveCityHolidayLightsK
Prizes and Holiday Fun
- Awards for the top 3 male and top 3 female runners, with age-group awards also available
- The walking division will recognize its top 3 male and female participants
- Special holiday awards for the most festive runner and the most brightly illuminated runner
Participants are encouraged to show their Christmas spirit with holiday clothing, festive accessories and colorful lights. An after-race celebration is also planned at Cave City Middle School.
Supporting Cave City Students
Proceeds from the Cave City Holiday Parade 2 Mile Race will benefit the Cave City High School Cross Country and Track and Field programs, helping support local student-athletes.
Community members are encouraged to participate, cheer along the route and support the student-athletes while enjoying an evening of Christmas festivities.
Event Details
- Event: Cave City Holiday Parade 2 Mile Race
- Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Time: 5 PM
- Location: Cave City Middle School, 711 N. Main Street, Cave City, Arkansas 72521
- Distance: 2 Miles
- Pre-registration: $20
- Race-day registration: $25 (3:45 PM to 4:45 PM)
- T-shirt registration deadline: November 29
- Online registration deadline: December 8
- Beneficiary: Cave City High School Cross Country and Track and Field programs
For More Information
Brandon Haling, Cave City High School
Phone: 870-291-5170
Email: brandon.haling@cavecity.ncsc.k12.ar.us
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