Bigfoot Dash 5K
- Date Sat 23rd August 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Marion, North Carolina
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Bigfoot Dash 5K happening on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in the charming town of Marion, McDowell! This exciting race invites participants to run alongside the legendary Bigfoot, making it a fun-filled event for runners of all ages. The race kicks off at 8 AM from Marion Elementary School, where participants will enjoy a scenic route through the neighborhood, showcasing the beauty of Marion.
As you dash your way through this vibrant course, there will be plenty of chances to win prizes totaling over $1,000, although please note, additional spots for participants will not include a medal or t-shirt. With awards for the top three males and females overall as well as in various age groups, there’s plenty of motivation to give it your all! Plus, after the race, don't miss the chance to enjoy the WNC Bigfoot Festival downtown, making this day a perfect blend of fitness and fun. Join us for a fantastic morning that supports the general fund at Marion Elementary School and celebrates the spirit of community!
As you dash your way through this vibrant course, there will be plenty of chances to win prizes totaling over $1,000, although please note, additional spots for participants will not include a medal or t-shirt. With awards for the top three males and females overall as well as in various age groups, there’s plenty of motivation to give it your all! Plus, after the race, don't miss the chance to enjoy the WNC Bigfoot Festival downtown, making this day a perfect blend of fitness and fun. Join us for a fantastic morning that supports the general fund at Marion Elementary School and celebrates the spirit of community!
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
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