9 to 5K
- Date Sat 14th March 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Sevierville, Tennessee
- Price $22.20 - $43.40
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for the vibrant 9 to 5K event on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the picturesque town of Sevierville, Tennessee! Nestled in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, this exciting race promises a delightful weekend getaway filled with community spirit and charm. Participants will run a scenic 5K route that winds through downtown streets and greenways, all starting and finishing at the iconic Sevier County Courthouse, where a bronze statue of Dolly Parton cheers you on!
Whether you're a local or joining us from afar, the Downtown Sevierville 5K invites runners of all levels to lace up and join the fun. With a special award for the most spirited attire, feel free to express yourself with sequins, wigs, and feather boas! Strollers and well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the festivities. Not running? Sign up for the virtual option and still receive an exclusive medal and event T-shirt! Don’t miss this chance to be part of a great cause, as all proceeds benefit the Sevierville Commons Association. Secure your spot now, as registration is capped at 400 runners!
Whether you're a local or joining us from afar, the Downtown Sevierville 5K invites runners of all levels to lace up and join the fun. With a special award for the most spirited attire, feel free to express yourself with sequins, wigs, and feather boas! Strollers and well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the festivities. Not running? Sign up for the virtual option and still receive an exclusive medal and event T-shirt! Don’t miss this chance to be part of a great cause, as all proceeds benefit the Sevierville Commons Association. Secure your spot now, as registration is capped at 400 runners!
Organiser's Description
Welcome to Sevierville, Tennesseewhere the mountains are smoky, the people are friendly, and Dolly Parton watches over us all (literally, shes a statue downtown). This is your invitation for a full-on Smoky Mountain weekend getaway!
Whether you're a local or just popping in for the biscuits and mountain views, weve got a race youre going to fall for! The Downtown Sevierville 5K will be packed with hometown charm, community spirit, and just the right amount of sparkle. Want to support but wont be in town- strut your stuff Virtually! We'll mail out your medal and shirt, be sure to tag us in your exotic attire!
Hosted by the Sevierville Commons Association (aka the people who keep downtown delightful), this event starts and finishes right in front of the iconic Sevier County Courthouse, where youll find Dolly herself (or a beautiful bronze semblance thereof) rooting you on. And if you really want to strut your stuff, were giving a special award to the most spirited attire, so dont hold back. Sequins, wigs, and feather boas? Highly encouraged.
Bring your whole crewstrollers are welcome as well as well-behaved leashed dogs who can join the fun too. Please consider starting towards the back of the pack to keep it safe for everyone.
PACKET PICK UP:
Early Pick up is the go to option, just to let you snooze a bit longer on race morning, Pick up will take place at the Leadership Sevier Offices Located at 122 Bruce St. Sevierville 37862.
THURSDAY: MARCH 12TH 4-7 PM,
FRIDAY: MARCH 13TH, 47 PM;
SATURDAY: MARCH 14TH 630AM
THE COURSE:
This is a 100% road race with a flat, scenic 5K route that winds through downtown streets and greenways. Youll be safe and sound thanks to the Sevierville Police Department handling road closures. Start and finish line? At the intersection of Court and Bruce- Its basically Sevierville's version of Times Square.
GIVEAWAYS:
Every 5K runner & Mile participant will get a event custom T-shirt included in their registration!
T-shirt sizes are limited, so sign up earlyorders close March 2nd!
AWARDS:
Top 3 overall male and female finishers in the 5K will be recognized like the local legends they are. Weve also got age group awards to the top performer for every 10-year increments for men and women alike per the following categories:
10 & under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Kids 1-Mile participants run will be timed, but not scored for awards. All kids under 10 will be given a fun book gift courtesy of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Sevier County upon finishing.
THE DETAILS
Restrooms? Yup. Portable potties near the start/finish. Water stops? At mile 1.5stay hydrated, friends. Parking? Plenty! Theres a large gravel lot across from the Sevierville Fire Station Downtown, a new paved lot on the Parkway across from Cashs Hardware and katty-corner to the Sevier County Heritage Museum, and a big gravel lot on Court Avenue across from Pincheys Lobster and Beer.
RUN WITH PURPOSE
All proceeds go straight to the Sevierville Commons Association, a 501(c) 3 organization focused on preserving and enhancing Downtown Seviervilles historic beauty and thriving atmosphere for guests and residents alike." Not much of a runner? No sweatyou can still sign up, get the T-shirt and stand by while still supporting the cause by donating at the top of this page.
**THIS EVENT WILL CAP AT 400 RUNNERS FOR COMBINED EVENTS- SIGN UP BEFORE THE 2026 MAX IS MET!
Got questions? Want to sponsor the event? Reach out below to get more information or in contact with us.
Lets lace up, laugh loud, and run proudsee yall at the starting line!
Whether you're a local or just popping in for the biscuits and mountain views, weve got a race youre going to fall for! The Downtown Sevierville 5K will be packed with hometown charm, community spirit, and just the right amount of sparkle. Want to support but wont be in town- strut your stuff Virtually! We'll mail out your medal and shirt, be sure to tag us in your exotic attire!
Hosted by the Sevierville Commons Association (aka the people who keep downtown delightful), this event starts and finishes right in front of the iconic Sevier County Courthouse, where youll find Dolly herself (or a beautiful bronze semblance thereof) rooting you on. And if you really want to strut your stuff, were giving a special award to the most spirited attire, so dont hold back. Sequins, wigs, and feather boas? Highly encouraged.
Bring your whole crewstrollers are welcome as well as well-behaved leashed dogs who can join the fun too. Please consider starting towards the back of the pack to keep it safe for everyone.
PACKET PICK UP:
Early Pick up is the go to option, just to let you snooze a bit longer on race morning, Pick up will take place at the Leadership Sevier Offices Located at 122 Bruce St. Sevierville 37862.
THURSDAY: MARCH 12TH 4-7 PM,
FRIDAY: MARCH 13TH, 47 PM;
SATURDAY: MARCH 14TH 630AM
THE COURSE:
This is a 100% road race with a flat, scenic 5K route that winds through downtown streets and greenways. Youll be safe and sound thanks to the Sevierville Police Department handling road closures. Start and finish line? At the intersection of Court and Bruce- Its basically Sevierville's version of Times Square.
GIVEAWAYS:
Every 5K runner & Mile participant will get a event custom T-shirt included in their registration!
T-shirt sizes are limited, so sign up earlyorders close March 2nd!
AWARDS:
Top 3 overall male and female finishers in the 5K will be recognized like the local legends they are. Weve also got age group awards to the top performer for every 10-year increments for men and women alike per the following categories:
10 & under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Kids 1-Mile participants run will be timed, but not scored for awards. All kids under 10 will be given a fun book gift courtesy of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Sevier County upon finishing.
THE DETAILS
Restrooms? Yup. Portable potties near the start/finish. Water stops? At mile 1.5stay hydrated, friends. Parking? Plenty! Theres a large gravel lot across from the Sevierville Fire Station Downtown, a new paved lot on the Parkway across from Cashs Hardware and katty-corner to the Sevier County Heritage Museum, and a big gravel lot on Court Avenue across from Pincheys Lobster and Beer.
RUN WITH PURPOSE
All proceeds go straight to the Sevierville Commons Association, a 501(c) 3 organization focused on preserving and enhancing Downtown Seviervilles historic beauty and thriving atmosphere for guests and residents alike." Not much of a runner? No sweatyou can still sign up, get the T-shirt and stand by while still supporting the cause by donating at the top of this page.
**THIS EVENT WILL CAP AT 400 RUNNERS FOR COMBINED EVENTS- SIGN UP BEFORE THE 2026 MAX IS MET!
Got questions? Want to sponsor the event? Reach out below to get more information or in contact with us.
Lets lace up, laugh loud, and run proudsee yall at the starting line!
Races
-
9-5K Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th March 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.10
-
Butterfly Mile Walk/ Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th March 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$22.20
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Virtual 5K
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
$43.40
Run on your own on your own terms while still supporting all things Sevierville! Shirts will be mailed out along with finisher medals.
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Commerce St, Sevierville, 37862, TN, United States
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