Smoky Mountain Very Scary 5K
- Date Fri 17th October 2025
- Time 8:00PM EDT
- Location Townsend, Tennessee
- Price $48.70
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a spine-tingling adventure at the Smoky Mountain Very Scary 5K, taking place on Friday, October 17th, 2025, in the picturesque town of Townsend, Blount! This thrilling nighttime race invites participants to run, walk, or even zombie crawl through the eerie trails of the Smokies. Starting and finishing at The Abbey, this event promises an unforgettable experience complete with the most frightful swag you've ever seen—think "very scary" finisher medals, chilling t-shirts, exclusive decals, and more surprises along the way!
The event features a chip-timed 5K and a fun-filled 1 Mile Fun Run, both encouraging costumes to add to the spooky atmosphere. Join the costume contest at 7:00 PM for a chance to win exciting awards, and be sure to register early to secure your shirt size! With unique awards for various age categories in the 5K and a friendly, untimed atmosphere for the fun run, it’s an event not to be missed. So gear up for the ultimate Halloween celebration in the Smokies—sign up now if you dare!
The event features a chip-timed 5K and a fun-filled 1 Mile Fun Run, both encouraging costumes to add to the spooky atmosphere. Join the costume contest at 7:00 PM for a chance to win exciting awards, and be sure to register early to secure your shirt size! With unique awards for various age categories in the 5K and a friendly, untimed atmosphere for the fun run, it’s an event not to be missed. So gear up for the ultimate Halloween celebration in the Smokies—sign up now if you dare!
Organiser's Description
Dare to run, walk, or zombie crawl through the spookiest 5K in the Smokies! The Very Scary 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run starts and ends at The Abbey [https://maps.app.goo.gl/1x7Ud8JpNovVWPHTA] in Townsend, TN, featuring the scariest swag in the history of Very Scary 5Ksincluding a "very scary" finisher medal, spine-chilling t-shirt, exclusive decal, and more surprises!
This fully supported nighttime race guarantees a thrilling experienceyou might even (OK, you almost certainly will) encounter a terrifying sight along the way!
AWARDS & TIMING
Unique awards will be given for the 5K in the following categories (male & female):
Open: Fastest finish (any age)
Masters: Fastest finish (age 40+)
Grandmasters: Fastest finish (age 50+)
Veterans: Fastest finish (age 60+)
The 5K is chip timed, but per USATF regulations, awards will be based on gun time. The awards ceremony will begin promptly at 9:00 PM. The 1 mile fun run is untimed, but don't worry you're getting all the same sweet swag as the 5K. Awards must be picked up on race dayno shipping. Again, we won't be shipping any swag or awards, and we can't hold it for late pickup, so get your goodies before the race!
REGISTER EARLY!
Shirts will be printed one week before race day. Register early to guarantee your sizelate sign-ups are not guaranteed a shirt! No shirts will be held or mailed to participants.
RULES & REGULATIONS
For safety and insurance reasons, pets, strollers, wagons, roller skates, skateboards, and scooters are not allowed on the course.
COSTUMES ENCOURAGED!
Kick off the fun with our costume contest at 7:00 PM, one hour before race start. Top costumes will win awards, so dress to impress (or terrify)!
Sign up nowif you dare!
This fully supported nighttime race guarantees a thrilling experienceyou might even (OK, you almost certainly will) encounter a terrifying sight along the way!
AWARDS & TIMING
Unique awards will be given for the 5K in the following categories (male & female):
Open: Fastest finish (any age)
Masters: Fastest finish (age 40+)
Grandmasters: Fastest finish (age 50+)
Veterans: Fastest finish (age 60+)
The 5K is chip timed, but per USATF regulations, awards will be based on gun time. The awards ceremony will begin promptly at 9:00 PM. The 1 mile fun run is untimed, but don't worry you're getting all the same sweet swag as the 5K. Awards must be picked up on race dayno shipping. Again, we won't be shipping any swag or awards, and we can't hold it for late pickup, so get your goodies before the race!
REGISTER EARLY!
Shirts will be printed one week before race day. Register early to guarantee your sizelate sign-ups are not guaranteed a shirt! No shirts will be held or mailed to participants.
RULES & REGULATIONS
For safety and insurance reasons, pets, strollers, wagons, roller skates, skateboards, and scooters are not allowed on the course.
COSTUMES ENCOURAGED!
Kick off the fun with our costume contest at 7:00 PM, one hour before race start. Top costumes will win awards, so dress to impress (or terrify)!
Sign up nowif you dare!
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $3.70 Fee & Race T-Shirt
Fri 17th October 2025 (8:00PM EDT)
$48.70
5K (3.1 mile) lollipop loop run from The Abbey in Townsend, with virtually guaranteed scary sightings along the way, and an aid station part way along the creepy course that you'll hit twice. -
1 Mile Fun Run (Untimed)
Incl. $3.70 Fee & Race T-Shirt
Fri 17th October 2025 (8:00PM EDT)
$48.70
1 mile out & back fun run from The Abbey in Townsend, with virtually guaranteed scary sightings along the way!
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