Discovery Dash 5K/10K and 1 Mile Fun Run
- Date Sat 10th October 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Union City, Tennessee
- Price $32.80 - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for a spectacular 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 promises an unforgettable experience at the stunning Discovery Park of America, where you can enjoy the vibrant autumn scenery and the festive transformation of The Settlement into a Pumpkin Village. Participants can choose from three exciting race distances: the 10K starting at 8:00 a.m., the 5K at 8:30 a.m., and a delightful 1-mile fun run at 9:00 a.m.
The picturesque course takes you past breathtaking features like a man-made river, charming waterfalls, and a historic 120-year-old church, ensuring a memorable backdrop as you dash for glory. Don’t miss the pre-race entertainment, inflatable archway finish line, and the chance to earn awards in various age categories for both the 5K and 10K. With registration prices starting at just $25 before September 15, which includes a Discovery Dash T-shirt and two complimentary admission tickets to the park, this is an event you won't want to miss! Join us for a day filled with community
The picturesque course takes you past breathtaking features like a man-made river, charming waterfalls, and a historic 120-year-old church, ensuring a memorable backdrop as you dash for glory. Don’t miss the pre-race entertainment, inflatable archway finish line, and the chance to earn awards in various age categories for both the 5K and 10K. With registration prices starting at just $25 before September 15, which includes a Discovery Dash T-shirt and two complimentary admission tickets to the park, this is an event you won't want to miss! Join us for a day filled with community
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 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.
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 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.
Sponsors include Thompson CAT Machinery.
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