Smoky Mountain Bigfoot 5K & Fun Run
- Date Sat 2nd May 2026
- Time 8:50AM EDT
- Location Townsend, Tennessee
- Price $54.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
The 1-mile Fun Run kicks off at 8:50 AM, followed by the 5K at 9:00 AM, offering a perfect way for families and friends to bond over fitness and folklore. With a limited number of spots available, now is the time to register and secure your chance to snag some of the best race swag in Bigfoot history! After the race, stick around for the Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Festival, featuring live music, delicious food trucks, vendors, and fun activities for the whole family. Donβt miss out on this unique blend of fitness, fun, and a touch of mysteryβjoin us for a day you wonβt forget!
Organiser's Description
LACE UP YOUR RUNNING SHOES AND EMBARK ON A LEGENDARY RUN THROUGH THE SMOKIES! THE SMOKY MOUNTAIN BIGFOOT 5K & 1 MILE FUN RUN IN TOWNSEND, TN, INVITES RUNNERS, WALKERS, AND BIGFOOT ENTHUSIASTS TO JOIN A RACE THATS EQUAL PARTS THRILL AND MYSTERY. SET AGAINST THE BEAUTIFUL BACKDROP OF THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS, THIS UNIQUE 5K EVENT COMBINES FITNESS AND FOLKLORE IN AN UNFORGETTABLE WAY.
PARTICIPANTS WILL WIND THEIR WAY THROUGH SCENIC TRAILS WHERE, RUMOR HAS IT, BIGFOOT MIGHT JUST MAKE AN APPEARANCE! WITH A COURSE SUITABLE FOR ALL LEVELS, FROM SEASONED RUNNERS TO CASUAL JOGGERS, THE BIGFOOT 5K OFFERS A PERFECT ADVENTURE FOR FAMILIES, FRIENDS, AND ANYONE DRAWN TO THE MAGIC OF THE SMOKIES. STICK AROUND AFTER THE RACE FOR AWARDS, PHOTO OPS, AND THE SMOKY MOUNTAIN BIGFOOT FESTIVAL [https://www.thebigfest.com/] FEATURING LIVE MUSIC, VENDORS, FOOD TRUCKS, BIGFOOT COMPETITIONS, SPECIAL GUESTS, FAMILY-FUN ZONE AND MUCH MORE.
BOTH THE 5K RACE AND 1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK START AT THE PEACEFUL SIDE SOCIAL [https://maps.app.goo.gl/2UXLqC59gCrH9mrH9] AND FEATURES THE BEST SWAG IN THE HISTORY OF BIGFOOT 5KS - YOU THOUGHT LAST YEAR WAS GOOD, THIS YEAR IS EVEN 'SQUATCHIER!!
THE 1 MILE FUN RUN WILL START AT 8:50AM, AND THE 5K WILL START AT 9:00 AM, WITH FULL SUPPORT ALONG THE WAY AND A GUARANTEED GOOD TIME! YOU MIGHT EVEN (OKAY, YOU ALMOST CERTAINLY WILL) EXPERIENCE A 'SQUATCH SIGHTING ALONG THE COURSE!
BRING YOUR BEST BIGFOOT-INSPIRED GEAR, AND LETS MAKE TRACKS TOGETHER FOR A DAY OF FITNESS, FUN, AND MAYBE A LITTLE BIT OF MYSTERY!
DUE TO INSURANCE REGULATIONS, WE CAN'T HAVE PETS IN EITHER RACE. STROLLERS OR WAGONS ARE ONLY ALLOWED ON THE 1 MILE FUN RUN.
NOTE THAT IF YOU MOVE YOUR CAR AFTER THE RACE, YOU'LL BE ASKED TO PAY $25 FOR PARKING. YOUR NON-RUNNING COMPANIONS WILL NEED TO PAY THE $15 ENTRY FEE (OR $10 ADVANCE PURCHASE) -- GET YOUR FAMILY THEIR TICKETS IN ADVANCE AND SAVE TIME AT THE ENTRANCE GATE HERE: HTTPS://WWW.THEBIGFEST.COM/ [https://www.thebigfest.com/].
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Super Soft Race T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$54.00
CLOSED5K (3.1 mile) run from the Peaceful Side Social, with virtually guaranteed Bigfoot sightings along the way, and an on-course aid station. -
1 Mile Fun Run (Untimed)
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Super Soft Race T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:50AM EDT)
$54.00
CLOSED1 mile run from the Peaceful Side Social, with virtually guaranteed Bigfoot sightings along the way, and an on-course aid station.
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7967 E Lamar Alexander Parkway, Townsend, 37882, TN, United States
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Smoky Mountain Bigfoot 5K & Fun Run