Bigfoot Dash 5K

  • Date Sat 23rd August 2025
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Marion, North Carolina
  • Price $32.80
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

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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 the charming town of Marion, McDowell. This exciting event invites runners of all ages to race through the scenic streets of Marion, with the race starting at 8 AM from the Marion Elementary School parking lot. Participants will follow a captivating route, winding through the neighborhood and embracing the spirit of adventure alongside the legendary Bigfoot!

But that's not all! The Bigfoot Dash 5K is a family-friendly event featuring fun yard games and activities set up on the school yard, ensuring a day filled with laughter and camaraderie while waiting for awards to be announced. After the race, join in the festivities at the WNC Bigfoot Festival downtown. Don't miss your chance to support a great causeβ€”proceeds from the event will benefit the general fund at Marion Elementary School. Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable day of community spirit, competition, and fun!

Organiser's Description

WE WILL HAVE SOME FUN YARD GAMES AND ACTIVITIES SET UP ON THE SCHOOL YARD TO ENJOY DURING AND AFTER THE RACE WHILE WAITING FOR AWARDS TO BE GIVEN OUT! BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY TO CHEER ON OUR RUNNERS!



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 AUGUST 22ND , 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

Races

  • Bigfoot Dash 5K

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 23rd August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $32.80

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Location

209 Robert Street, Marion, 28752, NC, United States

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