Discovery Dash 5K/10K and 1 Mile Fun Run
- Date Sat 9th October 2027
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Union City, Tennessee
- Price $27.50 - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun and fitness at the Discovery Dash 5K, 10K, and 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, October 9, 2027, in Union City, Obion! This exciting race takes place at the stunning Discovery Park of America, where you can enjoy the breathtaking beauty of autumn with the park's festive Pumpkin Village and vibrant fall foliage.
Participants can choose from three thrilling race distances: the challenging 10K, the popular 5K, or the delightful 1-mile fun run. The scenic course winds through captivating features such as a man-made river, waterfalls, and charming historic landmarks, including a 120-year-old church and an 1800s frontier settlement. With registration starting at just $25 before September 15, each participant will receive a stylish Discovery Dash T-shirt and two complimentary admission tickets to the park. Awards will be presented to top finishers in various age categories, making this event perfect for runners of all ages and abilities. Join us for a day filled with community spirit, healthy competition, and beautiful memories!
Participants can choose from three thrilling race distances: the challenging 10K, the popular 5K, or the delightful 1-mile fun run. The scenic course winds through captivating features such as a man-made river, waterfalls, and charming historic landmarks, including a 120-year-old church and an 1800s frontier settlement. With registration starting at just $25 before September 15, each participant will receive a stylish Discovery Dash T-shirt and two complimentary admission tickets to the park. Awards will be presented to top finishers in various age categories, making this event perfect for runners of all ages and abilities. Join us for a day filled with community spirit, healthy competition, and beautiful memories!
Organiser's Description
Looking for the most unusual fall race in the world?
Lace up for the 2027 Discovery Dash on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2027, at Discovery Park of America. This year, experience the 50-acre heritage park in full autumn splendor, complete with crisp fall air and The Settlement transformed into a festive Pumpkin Village.
The route meanders through a man-made river, waterfalls, bridges and other scenic features. No other course lets you dash past a 120-year-old church, an 1800s frontier settlement, a reproduction of an early 19th-century town and a complete vintage train station.
From race-day check-in and pre-race entertainment to the inflatable archway finish line, finisher certificates and winner medals, you wont want to miss a moment.
Awards will be presented in the 5K and 10K for males and females in the following age categories:
5-8, 9-12, 13-16, 17-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over
Schedule:
6:30-7:45 a.m. Registration
8 a.m. 10K begins
8:30 a.m. 5K begins
9 a.m. 1-mile fun run begins
9:30 a.m. Awards ceremony
Registration for the 5K and 1-mile fun run before Sept. 15 is $25 and includes a Discovery Dash T-shirt and two complimentary admission tickets to Discovery Park for the day. Beginning Sept. 16, registration increases to $30, and T-shirts will be available while supplies last.
Registration for the 10K before Sept. 15 is $30 and includes a Discovery Dash T-shirt and two complimentary admission tickets to Discovery Park for the day. Beginning Sept. 16, registration increases to $35, and T-shirts will be available while supplies last.
Lace up for the 2027 Discovery Dash on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2027, at Discovery Park of America. This year, experience the 50-acre heritage park in full autumn splendor, complete with crisp fall air and The Settlement transformed into a festive Pumpkin Village.
The route meanders through a man-made river, waterfalls, bridges and other scenic features. No other course lets you dash past a 120-year-old church, an 1800s frontier settlement, a reproduction of an early 19th-century town and a complete vintage train station.
From race-day check-in and pre-race entertainment to the inflatable archway finish line, finisher certificates and winner medals, you wont want to miss a moment.
Awards will be presented in the 5K and 10K for males and females in the following age categories:
5-8, 9-12, 13-16, 17-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over
Schedule:
6:30-7:45 a.m. Registration
8 a.m. 10K begins
8:30 a.m. 5K begins
9 a.m. 1-mile fun run begins
9:30 a.m. Awards ceremony
Registration for the 5K and 1-mile fun run before Sept. 15 is $25 and includes a Discovery Dash T-shirt and two complimentary admission tickets to Discovery Park for the day. Beginning Sept. 16, registration increases to $30, and T-shirts will be available while supplies last.
Registration for the 10K before Sept. 15 is $30 and includes a Discovery Dash T-shirt and two complimentary admission tickets to Discovery Park for the day. Beginning Sept. 16, registration increases to $35, and T-shirts will be available while supplies last.
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 9th October 2027 (8:30AM CDT)
$27.50
OPENS 26 MAR 27 -
10k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 9th October 2027 (8:00AM CDT)
$32.80
OPENS 26 MAR 27 -
1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 9th October 2027 (9:00AM CDT)
$27.50
OPENS 26 MAR 27
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