Tour de Tinsel 5K Road Race

Get ready for the most festive road race of the year, where holiday cheer meets Southern charm! Dash through the picturesque streets of historic LaGrange, Georgia, with the air buzzing with holiday spirit, twinkling lights, and festive music. Best of all, 100% of race proceeds directly benefit Circles of Troup County.
This year, we are focusing all our festive energy into one incredible, high-vibe night: the Tour de Tinsel is officially a 5K-only road race!
🗓️ DATE & TIME:
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Race starts promptly at 7:00 PM
📍 START & FINISH LINES AT SWEETLAND AMPHITHEATRE
The Tour de Tinsel 5K starts and finishes on the festive lawn of Sweetland Amphitheatre at 110 Smith Street in downtown LaGrange, Georgia.
👟 COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
A beautiful and festive nighttime course awaits! You will wind through historic downtown LaGrange, passing through Lafayette Square twice to take in the breathtaking Tinsel Trail—a dazzling display of over 100 beautifully decorated, twinkling Christmas trees.
⚠️ RUNNER SAFETY NOTE
Because this is a true nighttime road race, every participant is required to bring a headlamp or flashlight to safely navigate the course! 🔦
🎁 RACE ENTRY INCLUDES
Short-Sleeved Performance T-Shirt (Guaranteed if registered by November 1, 2026!)
Holiday Swag Bag loaded with seasonal goodies
Entry to the Sweetland After-Party
Sweetland on Ice participant ticket discount & more!
📦 PACKET PICK-UP
Avoid the race-day rush! We will be offering two pickup windows:
Early Packet Pick-Up: Friday, November 20 (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM) at Run Downtown (130 Bull St)
Race Day Pick-Up: Saturday, November 21 (starting at 5:00 PM) at Sweetland Amphitheatre
🚗 FREE PARKING
All downtown parking in LaGrange, Georgia, is completely free of charge. There are ample public parking spaces surrounding Sweetland Amphitheatre and downtown streets.
🌟 MAKE IT A HOLIDAY GETAWAY!
Turn race day into a weekend tradition! The holiday festivities officially kick off on Friday night, November 20th, with the Annual Tinsel Trail Tree Lighting Ceremony at dusk and downtown LaGrange’s premier "Sip & Shop" boutique event. Grab your friends, book a hotel, and enjoy the perfect festive escape!
🎉 THE SWEETLAND AFTER-PARTY
Crossing the finish line is just the beginning! Celebrate your achievement at Sweetland Amphitheatre with a live DJ, delicious treats, hot cocoa, and costume awards. Sweetland On Ice, our outdoor ice skating rink, will also be open late for runners and their families to enjoy!
💚 BENEFITTING CIRCLES OF TROUP COUNTY
Every step you run helps make a difference. 100% of the race proceeds directly support Circles of Troup County, a fantastic local non-profit dedicated to identifying and eliminating the root causes of poverty, helping local families move from surviving to thriving.
👉 Register today to secure your spot! https://runsignup.com/Race/Register?raceId=181811