Discovery Dash 5K/10K and 1 Mile Fun Run
- Date Sat 10th October 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Union City, Tennessee
- Price $27.50 - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 1 Mile
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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 10, 2026, in Union City, Obion! This unique fall race takes place in the stunning Discovery Park of America, where the vibrant autumn scenery sets the perfect backdrop for runners of all ages. Participants can choose from three exciting race distances: the challenging 10K, the spirited 5K, or the family-friendly 1-mile fun run.
Experience a picturesque course that winds through a 50-acre heritage park filled with scenic features, including a man-made river, waterfalls, and historic structures. As you dash past a 120-year-old church and an 1800s frontier settlement, you’ll be immersed in the beauty of fall. The event promises a festive atmosphere with pre-race entertainment, an inflatable archway finish line, and awards for top finishers in various age categories. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary event, where fun, fitness, and community come together in a spectacular autumn celebration!
Experience a picturesque course that winds through a 50-acre heritage park filled with scenic features, including a man-made river, waterfalls, and historic structures. As you dash past a 120-year-old church and an 1800s frontier settlement, you’ll be immersed in the beauty of fall. The event promises a festive atmosphere with pre-race entertainment, an inflatable archway finish line, and awards for top finishers in various age categories. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary event, where fun, fitness, and community come together in a spectacular autumn celebration!
Organiser's Description
Looking for the most unusual fall race in the world?
Lace up for the 2026 Discovery Dash on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, 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:
12 and under
13-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70 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 Aug. 31 is $25 and includes a Discovery Dash T-shirt and two complimentary admission tickets to Discovery Park for the day. Beginning Sept. 1, registration increases to $30, and T-shirts will be available while supplies last.
Registration for the 10K before Aug. 31 is $30 and includes a Discovery Dash T-shirt and two complimentary admission tickets to Discovery Park for the day. Beginning Sept. 1, registration increases to $35, and T-shirts will be available while supplies last.
Sponsors include Thompson CAT Machinery.
Lace up for the 2026 Discovery Dash on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, 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:
12 and under
13-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70 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 Aug. 31 is $25 and includes a Discovery Dash T-shirt and two complimentary admission tickets to Discovery Park for the day. Beginning Sept. 1, registration increases to $30, and T-shirts will be available while supplies last.
Registration for the 10K before Aug. 31 is $30 and includes a Discovery Dash T-shirt and two complimentary admission tickets to Discovery Park for the day. Beginning Sept. 1, registration increases to $35, and T-shirts will be available while supplies last.
Sponsors include Thompson CAT Machinery.
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830 Everett Blvd, Union City, 38261, TN, United States
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