The Caring People partners with the Church to build loving communities for single moms and their children. We train and equip strong Christian women within the church to mentor in Care Groups as well as individual mentoring.

The Caring People is more than a social gathering, more than a meal and a support group. It is a powerful resource where single moms are equipped to parent well, lead well and rediscover their value and worth.

6-9 Registration Open

7-9 Enjoy the park!

9:30 PM: Welcome and entertainment by the big Christmas Tree

10:00 PM: Race Directions at Gazebo by the all-new, 8-story, state-of-the-art Christmas Tree!

10:15 PM: (Appx.) Race Begins Once Course is cleared for safety by SDC.

11:00 PM: Awards Ceremony

11:15 PM: Thank you and dismissal

The run begins by the Gazebo after instructions, at Cave Road and is an out and back run to the outer parking lots of SDC, winding back in through the streets of Silver Dollar City. The run ends at the main Christmas tree by the Gazebo.

Adults: (Age 13 and up)
Adults $40 Until 7/30
$50 Until 9/30
$60 until sold out.

Children: (Age 4 - 12)
$20 until 5/31
$25 until 9/30
$30 until we sell out

All 5K participants receive:
1. A commemorative t-shirt
2. A wristband that allows you and your family early entry (7 PM)  the night of the race to enjoy the park before the park closes and before runners gather for instructions.  Immediate family only may come in with you. (A VALUE OF $74.00 each)
3. A bonus gift….a one-day pass to SDC! Good for one visit during the remaining 2021 Silver Dollar City season. The pass is not valid on Saturdays and special holidays including the Friday after Thanksgiving.   ( A VALUE OF $74.00 each)
4. Pre-race entertainment
5. Post-race refreshments
6. Medals for our winners

There are NO cancellation refunds for this race. In case of inclement weather, no refunds will be issued. Runners will receive shirts and passes to Silver Dollar City.

All runners may enter as early as 7:00 pm with immediate family to enjoy the park race night, November 12th. (Immediate family is defined as those family members living with the registered participant, under the same roof.) Family may enter with you on your wrist band but all must be present at time of entry.

Each registered runner will receive one additional pass to come back to SDC before the 2020 season ends.
NOTE: The additional pass is not valid on Saturdays and is not valid the Friday after Thanksgiving.

Wednesday, November 10th
The Caring People
192 Expressway Lane, Ste 240
Branson, MO
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM


Thursday, November 11th
Fleet Feet Sports
12:00 - 6:00 PM
1254 E. Republic Road
Springfield, MO

Friday, November 12th
on-site at SDC by Guest Relations
6:00 - 9:00 PM

USE PARKING LOTS 2 and 3 for the night when parking. Please know that cars won’t be released until race is over due to participants still on the course.

*YOU MUST BE INSIDE THE PARK BY 9 PM!

Awards ceremony begins at approximately 11 pm. Medals will be awarded to the top overall male and female winner and to the top three male and female winners in each of the following age categories:

9 and under
10-13
14-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70 and older

*Door prize and costume contest winners will be announced after the Awards Ceremony.

Radisson Hotel Branson (417-335-5767) 120 Wildwood Dr. S, Branson, MO 65616 - Call and say, "Run to the Lights 5k" to get the special price. Double Queen Rooms $139.95. Get your reservations quickly to get the availability and the special rate.

Comfort Inn & Suites (417-335-473) Address: 5150 Gretna Road, Branson, MO 65616 - Located at the Meadows on Gretna Rd. Call and say, "Run to the Lights 5k" to get a special price. King Room Suites $139.00. Get your reservation quickly to get availability and the special rate.

Quality Inn West (417-334-8694) – Address: 3501 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway, Branson, MO 65616- Located at the corner of 76 and Shepherd of the Hills Expressway. Call and say, "Run to the Lights 5k" to get a special price. Double Queen Rooms $95.00. Get your reservations quickly to get availability and the special rate.

It is important that the fastest runners line up first when the instructions are given to line up. WALKERS AND THOSE WITH SLOWER TIMES, PLEASE STAY TOWARDS THE BACK FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL. Special instructions will be given regarding this prior to the race. Please follow the instructions on lining up as it makes for a more enjoyable and safe run for all participants and alleviates congestion.

Please Note: Safety First!

No wheelchairs allowed on the race course.  Strollers are allowed.

The race starts around 10:15 pm. The course must be cleared for safety reasons, thus the late start time. Please be patient.

SDC must follow safety protocol. Many runners and walkers are still on the course after the top finishers cross the line. This includes families with small children. Parking trams are not available after the race.  There will be a small shuttle, available to transport those who need assistance returning to their vehicles after the event.

Thank you for your understanding on this matter. It all helps to make a safer run!