Smoky Mountain Bigfoot 5K & Fun Run
- Date Sat 3rd May 2025
- Time 8:50AM EDT
- Location Townsend, Tennessee
- Price $54.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating adventure at the Smoky Mountain Bigfoot 5K & Fun Run on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in the stunning setting of Townsend, Blount! This unique event invites runners, walkers, and Bigfoot enthusiasts alike to traverse scenic trails nestled in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains. With a 5K race starting at 9:00 AM and a 1-mile fun run/walk kicking off at 8:50 AM, there's something for everyone, whether you're a seasoned athlete or just looking for a good time with family and friends.
Immerse yourself in the excitement as you lace up your shoes and embark on a race filled with folklore and fitness. Who knows, you might even spot a legendary Bigfoot along the way! After the race, stick around for the Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Festival, featuring live music, delicious food trucks, and fun activities for the entire family. With amazing swag and a spirit of adventure, this event promises a day of unforgettable memories. Don't miss out on this thrilling blend of nature, community, and a dash of mystery!
Immerse yourself in the excitement as you lace up your shoes and embark on a race filled with folklore and fitness. Who knows, you might even spot a legendary Bigfoot along the way! After the race, stick around for the Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Festival, featuring live music, delicious food trucks, and fun activities for the entire family. With amazing swag and a spirit of adventure, this event promises a day of unforgettable memories. Don't miss out on this thrilling blend of nature, community, and a dash of mystery!
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 STARTS 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/].
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 STARTS 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 3rd May 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$54.00
5K (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 3rd May 2025 (8:50AM EDT)
$54.00
1 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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