Bigfoot Dash 5k
Saturday, May 20, 2023
Past event
8:00 AM EDT
Marion, North Carolina
$43.40 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day at the Bigfoot Dash 5K, taking place on Saturday, May 20, 2023, in the charming town of Marion, McDowell. This exciting event invites participants to run alongside the legendary Bigfoot while winding through a scenic route that starts at Marion Elementary School. The race kicks off at 8 AM, with packet pick-up available on May 17 from 5-7 PM, or on race day starting at 7 AM.
While all runners will have the chance to compete for fantastic prizes totaling over $1,000, please note that additional spots for participants will not include a medal or t-shirt. However, the thrill of racing through Marion's streets and the vibrant atmosphere of the WNC Bigfoot Festival downtown make this event unmissable! Runners of all ages can vie for recognition, with awards for the top three males and females in various age categories. Join the fun, support the local community, and experience the excitement of the Bigfoot Dash 5K!
While all runners will have the chance to compete for fantastic prizes totaling over $1,000, please note that additional spots for participants will not include a medal or t-shirt. However, the thrill of racing through Marion's streets and the vibrant atmosphere of the WNC Bigfoot Festival downtown make this event unmissable! Runners of all ages can vie for recognition, with awards for the top three males and females in various age categories. Join the fun, support the local community, and experience the excitement of the Bigfoot Dash 5K!
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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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