Bigfoot Dash 5k
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Past event
8:00 AM EDT
Marion, North Carolina
$43.40 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the Bigfoot Dash 5K, taking place on Saturday, May 18, 2024, in the scenic Marion, McDowell. This exciting event invites participants to run with Bigfoot himself, making it a unique experience for runners of all ages. While the additional spots available for this popular race won’t include medals or t-shirts, participants still have the chance to win from a prize pool exceeding $1,000!
The race kicks off at 8 AM from Marion Elementary School, with packet pick-up available the evening before from 5 to 7 PM and again on race day starting at 7 AM. The route offers a beautiful tour through Marion, featuring a mix of neighborhood streets and scenic views, ensuring a memorable run for everyone involved. Plus, your participation supports the general fund at Marion Elementary School. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enjoy a spirited race and celebrate the WNC Bigfoot Festival downtown!
The race kicks off at 8 AM from Marion Elementary School, with packet pick-up available the evening before from 5 to 7 PM and again on race day starting at 7 AM. The route offers a beautiful tour through Marion, featuring a mix of neighborhood streets and scenic views, ensuring a memorable run for everyone involved. Plus, your participation supports the general fund at Marion Elementary School. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enjoy a spirited race and celebrate the WNC Bigfoot Festival downtown!
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Bigfoot Dash 5k
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed8:00 AM EDT
$43.40
Organiser's description
WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THAT DUE TO THE HIGH DEMAND FOR THE BIGFOOT 5K DASH, WE ARE OPENING UP ADDITIONAL SPOTS FOR PARTICIPANTS TO RUN WITH BIGFOOT! PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THESE SPOTS WILL NOT INCLUDE A MEDAL OR T-SHIRT, BUT PARTICIPANTS WILL STILL HAVE THE CHANCE TO WIN ONE OF MANY PRIZES, WITH A TOTAL VALUE OF OVER $1000.
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
Location
209 Robert Street, Marion, 28752, NC, United States
Bigfoot Dash 5k
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