Bigfoot Dash 5K
- Date Sat 23rd August 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Marion, North Carolina
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a thrilling day of fun and fitness at the Bigfoot Dash 5K, taking place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in beautiful Marion, McDowell! This year's event promises to be extra special with the addition of a Bigfoot-themed Family Fun Run, perfect for families looking to enjoy a day out together while on the hunt for the legendary creature. The fun run will kick off simultaneously with the 5K, giving everyone a chance to join in the excitement!
Starting at 8 AM from the Marion Elementary School parking lot, participants will navigate a scenic route through the charming neighborhoods of Marion. Whether you're a competitive runner or just in it for the fun, there are prizes for the top three males and females overall, as well as for various age groups. As an added bonus, all proceeds from this fantastic event will support the General Fund at Marion Elementary School. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to get active, have fun, and contribute to a great cause—all while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of the WNC Bigfoot Festival downtown after the race! Be sure to mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable day!
Starting at 8 AM from the Marion Elementary School parking lot, participants will navigate a scenic route through the charming neighborhoods of Marion. Whether you're a competitive runner or just in it for the fun, there are prizes for the top three males and females overall, as well as for various age groups. As an added bonus, all proceeds from this fantastic event will support the General Fund at Marion Elementary School. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to get active, have fun, and contribute to a great cause—all while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of the WNC Bigfoot Festival downtown after the race! Be sure to mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable day!
Organiser's Description
AN EXCITING ADDITION IS COMING THIS YEAR TO THE BIGFOOT 5K. WE WILL BE HOSTING A BIGFOOT THEMED FAMILY FUN RUN THAT WILL START AT THE SAME TIME AS THE 5K! WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING FAMILIES OUT AND ON THE HUNT FOR BIGFOOT IN OUR MILE LONG FAMILY FUN RUN. LOOK FOR REGISTRATION TO BE OPENED SOON.
RACE WITH BIGFOOT THROUGH MARION BEFORE ENJOYING THE WNC BIGFOOT FESTIVAL DOWNTOWN! PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE GENERAL FUND AT MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE MAY 17TH, 5-7 PM AT MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, OR BEFORE THE RACE BEGINS STARTING AT 7 AM.
RACE START: 8AM AT MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN THE SIDE PARKING LOT NEAR LIBRARY. YOU CAN PARK AT THE CHURCH ACROSS THE STREET (BOTH SIDES) AND ALONG THE ROAD AROUND THE SCHOOL.
TOP 3 MALES AND FEMALES OVERALL AND IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS WILL BE RECOGNIZED:
0-10
11-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60 AND ABOVE
RACE ROUTE
START OUT AT MARION ELEMENTARY PARKING LOT
TURN RIGHT ONTO ROBERT ST.
CONTINUE ON TO MCDOWELL AVE.
STRAIGHT THROUGH COURT ST. TOWARDS EMMS
TURN LEFT ON WOODLAND DR
LOOP AROUND NEIGHBORHOOD- WOODLAND DR.
TURN LEFT BACK UP MCDOWELL AVE
TURN LEFT ONTO PINEVIEW ST.
TURN LEFT ONTO CLAY ST.
TURN LEFT ONTO GREENLEE ST.
TURN LEFT ON EUCLID AVE
TURN LEFT ON TREMONT ST.
TURN RIGHT ON ALABAMA AVE
TURN RIGHT ON PEAVINE TRAIL
TURN RIGHT ON STATE ST. (STAY ON RIGHT HAND SIDE OF ST.)
TURN LEFT ON MCDOWELL AVE
STRAIGHT THROUGH COURT ST.
TURN LEFT ON MCDOWELL AVE.
RETURN TO MARION ELEMENTARY STARTING POINT
RACE WITH BIGFOOT THROUGH MARION BEFORE ENJOYING THE WNC BIGFOOT FESTIVAL DOWNTOWN! PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE GENERAL FUND AT MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE MAY 17TH, 5-7 PM AT MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, OR BEFORE THE RACE BEGINS STARTING AT 7 AM.
RACE START: 8AM AT MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN THE SIDE PARKING LOT NEAR LIBRARY. YOU CAN PARK AT THE CHURCH ACROSS THE STREET (BOTH SIDES) AND ALONG THE ROAD AROUND THE SCHOOL.
TOP 3 MALES AND FEMALES OVERALL AND IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS WILL BE RECOGNIZED:
0-10
11-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60 AND ABOVE
RACE ROUTE
START OUT AT MARION ELEMENTARY PARKING LOT
TURN RIGHT ONTO ROBERT ST.
CONTINUE ON TO MCDOWELL AVE.
STRAIGHT THROUGH COURT ST. TOWARDS EMMS
TURN LEFT ON WOODLAND DR
LOOP AROUND NEIGHBORHOOD- WOODLAND DR.
TURN LEFT BACK UP MCDOWELL AVE
TURN LEFT ONTO PINEVIEW ST.
TURN LEFT ONTO CLAY ST.
TURN LEFT ONTO GREENLEE ST.
TURN LEFT ON EUCLID AVE
TURN LEFT ON TREMONT ST.
TURN RIGHT ON ALABAMA AVE
TURN RIGHT ON PEAVINE TRAIL
TURN RIGHT ON STATE ST. (STAY ON RIGHT HAND SIDE OF ST.)
TURN LEFT ON MCDOWELL AVE
STRAIGHT THROUGH COURT ST.
TURN LEFT ON MCDOWELL AVE.
RETURN TO MARION ELEMENTARY STARTING POINT
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