’Tis the season to put on your running shoes! Presented by the Collegedale Commons Foundation and our community partners, and sponsored by Little Debbie® snack cakes, the 2026 Little Debbie® Christmas Tree Cake Run features a ½-marathon, 7-mile and 5K (with virtual options available), a separate 5K walk and our fan-favorite Kids’ Dash. Wear your best Christmas race gear and capture the moment with our Little Debbie costume character! Don’t miss out on run day — stop by our sponsor booths to snag free swag and enter to win big, including several $150 store gift cards from both Radcliffe’s Run/Walk of Chattanooga and Terra Running of Cleveland. Bringing the family? The Kids’ Zone is a great spot for little ones to enjoy an inflatable obstacle course, petting zoo, touch-a-truck and yard games. Please ensure children are supervised by an adult at all times. Also, the City of Collegedale will host their annual Christmas in Collegedale event the same day, same location, from 3 p.m.-dusk, culminating in a tree lighting ceremony. This event is capped at 500, including all virtual participants ● ½-marathon – (Repeats some of the 7-mile run. 3.5 hour time limit. Must be completed by 11:30 a.m.) ● 7-mile run ● 5K run ● 5K walk ● Kids’ dash Assisting with the event will be veterans from the American Legion, the VFW and the National Guard. The Ooltewah High School JROTC will also be on hand. Toys for Tots will also be on hand collecting new, unwrapped toys to make Christmas brighter for a needy child in our community. Where : The Commons in Collegedale, 4950 Swinyar Drive, Collegedale, Tenn., 37363 Date : Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026 Start times for runs and walk, EST ● 7-mile run: 8 a.m. ● ½ marathon: 8:03 a.m. ● 5K run: 8:15 a.m. ● Kids’ dash, .5K (2-10 years old): 8:18 a.m. ● 5K walk: 8:35 a.m. Participant Perks & Awards ● Swag: Every participant, except Kids’ Dash, receives a branded shirt, a goody bag with Little Debbie® snacks, and their choice of a Little Debbie Christmas Tre