Night Serpent 5k
- Date Fri 30th October 2026
- Time 6:00PM CDT
- Location Eads, Tennessee
- Price $54.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable evening at the Night Serpent 5K, taking place on Friday, October 30, 2026, in Eads, Tennessee! This exhilarating nighttime trail race offers a unique blend of adventure and excitement as runners navigate a dark, wooded trail filled with twists, turns, and spine-tingling surprises. The event features two thrilling races: the Serpent Sleeps 5K at 6:00 PM, designed for families and young runners, and the Serpent Awakens 5K at 8:00 PM, which is exclusively for participants aged 16 and over.
Prepare to be captivated as you encounter haunted creatures that come alive under the moonlight, adding an extra layer of thrill to your run. Whether you're looking to enjoy a less intense haunted experience or dive headfirst into the full Night Serpent adventure, this event promises to elevate your heart rate for reasons beyond just your pace. Don’t forget to bring your headlamp and your courage! With limited space available, make sure to secure your spot for this one-of-a-kind haunted trail running experience. Join us for a night filled with fun, fright, and fierce competition!
Prepare to be captivated as you encounter haunted creatures that come alive under the moonlight, adding an extra layer of thrill to your run. Whether you're looking to enjoy a less intense haunted experience or dive headfirst into the full Night Serpent adventure, this event promises to elevate your heart rate for reasons beyond just your pace. Don’t forget to bring your headlamp and your courage! With limited space available, make sure to secure your spot for this one-of-a-kind haunted trail running experience. Join us for a night filled with fun, fright, and fierce competition!
Organiser's Description
_WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN, THE TRAIL COMES ALIVE._
_WELCOME TO THE NIGHT SERPENT 5K, A NIGHTTIME TRAIL RACE UNLIKE ANYTHING ELSE ON YOUR RACE CALENDAR. HELD ON PRIVATE PROPERTY IN EADS, TN, RUNNERS WILL TAKE ON A DARK, WOODED TRAIL FILLED WITH TWISTS, TURNS, SHADOWSAND A FEW THINGS WAITING FOR YOU ALONG THE WAY._
_THIS ISNT JUST A 5K IN THE DARK. ITS A FULL HAUNTED TRAIL-RUNNING EXPERIENCE._
_6:00 PM THE SERPENT SLEEPS 5K_
_OUR EARLIER RACE OFFERS THE EXCITEMENT OF THE NIGHT SERPENT WITH A LESS INTENSE, HAUNTED EXPERIENCE. RUNNERS 10 AND UNDER MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN. OUR HAUNTED CREATURES WILL BE POSITIONED THROUGHOUT THE COURSE, BUT THEY'LL REMAIN STILL AS RUNNERS PASS._
_8:00 PM THE SERPENT AWAKENS 5K_
_WHEN DARKNESS TAKES OVER, SO DO THE TRAILS._
_THE 8:00 PM RACE IS RESERVED FOR AGES 16+ AND DELIVERS THE FULL NIGHT SERPENT EXPERIENCE. OUR HAUNTED CREATURES WON'T JUST BE HIDING IN THE WOODS ANYMORETHEY'LL COME ALIVE._
_EXPECT DARKNESS. EXPECT SURPRISES. EXPECT YOUR HEART RATE TO CLIMB FOR REASONS THAT HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH YOUR PACE._
_NO HAUNTED CREATURE WILL INTENTIONALLY TOUCH A RUNNER, BUT WE CAN'T PROMISE THEY WON'T MAKE YOU RUN A LITTLE FASTER._
_BRING A HEADLAMP, BRING YOUR COURAGE, AND COME EXPERIENCE 3.1 MILES AFTER DARK._
_TWO RACES. ONE HAUNTED TRAIL. ONE UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT._
_NIGHT SERPENT 5K_
_OCTOBER 30, 2026 | EADS, TENNESSEE_
_SPACE WILL BE LIMITED FOR BOTH RACES._
_WELCOME TO THE NIGHT SERPENT 5K, A NIGHTTIME TRAIL RACE UNLIKE ANYTHING ELSE ON YOUR RACE CALENDAR. HELD ON PRIVATE PROPERTY IN EADS, TN, RUNNERS WILL TAKE ON A DARK, WOODED TRAIL FILLED WITH TWISTS, TURNS, SHADOWSAND A FEW THINGS WAITING FOR YOU ALONG THE WAY._
_THIS ISNT JUST A 5K IN THE DARK. ITS A FULL HAUNTED TRAIL-RUNNING EXPERIENCE._
_6:00 PM THE SERPENT SLEEPS 5K_
_OUR EARLIER RACE OFFERS THE EXCITEMENT OF THE NIGHT SERPENT WITH A LESS INTENSE, HAUNTED EXPERIENCE. RUNNERS 10 AND UNDER MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN. OUR HAUNTED CREATURES WILL BE POSITIONED THROUGHOUT THE COURSE, BUT THEY'LL REMAIN STILL AS RUNNERS PASS._
_8:00 PM THE SERPENT AWAKENS 5K_
_WHEN DARKNESS TAKES OVER, SO DO THE TRAILS._
_THE 8:00 PM RACE IS RESERVED FOR AGES 16+ AND DELIVERS THE FULL NIGHT SERPENT EXPERIENCE. OUR HAUNTED CREATURES WON'T JUST BE HIDING IN THE WOODS ANYMORETHEY'LL COME ALIVE._
_EXPECT DARKNESS. EXPECT SURPRISES. EXPECT YOUR HEART RATE TO CLIMB FOR REASONS THAT HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH YOUR PACE._
_NO HAUNTED CREATURE WILL INTENTIONALLY TOUCH A RUNNER, BUT WE CAN'T PROMISE THEY WON'T MAKE YOU RUN A LITTLE FASTER._
_BRING A HEADLAMP, BRING YOUR COURAGE, AND COME EXPERIENCE 3.1 MILES AFTER DARK._
_TWO RACES. ONE HAUNTED TRAIL. ONE UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT._
_NIGHT SERPENT 5K_
_OCTOBER 30, 2026 | EADS, TENNESSEE_
_SPACE WILL BE LIMITED FOR BOTH RACES._
Races
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The Serpent Sleeps 5k
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 30th October 2026 (6:00PM CDT)
$54.00
The Serpent Sleeps 5K is the family-friendly version of the Night Serpent 5K. Runners will complete a 3.1-mile trail course on private property in Eads, Tennessee. Haunted creatures will be positioned throughout the course but will remain still and will not chase or interact with runners. Start Time: 6:00 PM Distance: 5K (3.1 miles) Location: Private trails in Eads, Tennessee All ages welcome Runners 10 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian Haunted creatures remain still Headlamp required This race is designed for runners and families who want to experience the haunted Night Serpent course without the more intense scares of the 8:00 PM race. -
The Serpent Awakens 5k
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 30th October 2026 (8:00PM CDT)
$54.00
The Serpent Awakens 5K is the full haunted version of the Night Serpent 5K. Runners will complete a 3.1-mile trail course on private property in Eads, Tennessee. Haunted creatures will be positioned throughout the course, and during this race, the creatures come alive. Expect creatures to move, chase, surprise, and scare runners throughout the course. Haunted creatures will not intentionally touch runners. Start Time: 8:00 PM Distance: 5K (3.1 miles) Location: Private trails in Eads, Tennessee Ages 16+ only Haunted creatures will move, chase, and scare runners Haunted creatures will not intentionally touch runners Headlamp required This is the more intense Night Serpent experience and is intended for runners who are ready to take on the trails after the creatures have awakened.
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675 Pisgah Road, Eads, 38028, TN, United States
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