The Spooky 5K
- Date Sat 10th October 2026
- Time 5:00PM EDT
- Location Bryson City, North Carolina
- Price $27.87
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a thrilling and festive experience at the 6th Annual Spooky 5K Run/Walk, taking place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in the scenic town of Bryson City, Swain County. This exciting event will be held at the Great Smoky Mountain Event Park, offering a perfect backdrop for participants to enjoy the beautiful fall scenery while supporting a great cause.
The Spooky 5K encourages runners and walkers of all ages to join in the fun, with activities kicking off at 4:00 PM for packet pick-up and on-site registration, followed by the race start at 5:00 PM. Participants will have the chance to compete for awards, including the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as age group awards for various categories ranging from 9 & under to 70+. Not only will you get to enjoy the thrill of the race, but you'll also be contributing to a wonderful cause that benefits the elderly and foster care children of Swain County. Don your best costume, lace up your running shoes, and join us for a spooktacular evening of fun and fitness!
The Spooky 5K encourages runners and walkers of all ages to join in the fun, with activities kicking off at 4:00 PM for packet pick-up and on-site registration, followed by the race start at 5:00 PM. Participants will have the chance to compete for awards, including the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as age group awards for various categories ranging from 9 & under to 70+. Not only will you get to enjoy the thrill of the race, but you'll also be contributing to a wonderful cause that benefits the elderly and foster care children of Swain County. Don your best costume, lace up your running shoes, and join us for a spooktacular evening of fun and fitness!
Organiser's Description
THE 6TH ANNUAL SPOOKY 5K RUN/WALK IS HOSTED BY SWAIN COUNTY DSS [https://www.swaincountync.gov/social-services/]'S NON-PROFIT TOGETHER WE RAISE - A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT BENEFITS THE ELDERLY AND FOSTER CARE CHILDREN OF SWAIN COUNTY.
EVENT VENUE: GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAIN EVENT PARK [https://www.swaincountync.gov/smoky-mountain-event-park/] [1130 HYATT CREEK RD, BRYSON CITY, NC 28713].
SCHEDULE:
4:00 PM PACKET PICK UP & ONSITE REGISTRATION
5:00 PM START
6:00 PM AWARDS [APPROXIMATELY]
AWARDS & AGE GROUPS
AWARDS TO THE TOP 3 OVERALL MALE & FEMALE FINISHERS
AWARDS TO THE TOP THREE MALE/FEMALE FINISHERS IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS:
9 & UNDER, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
EVENT VENUE: GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAIN EVENT PARK [https://www.swaincountync.gov/smoky-mountain-event-park/] [1130 HYATT CREEK RD, BRYSON CITY, NC 28713].
SCHEDULE:
4:00 PM PACKET PICK UP & ONSITE REGISTRATION
5:00 PM START
6:00 PM AWARDS [APPROXIMATELY]
AWARDS & AGE GROUPS
AWARDS TO THE TOP 3 OVERALL MALE & FEMALE FINISHERS
AWARDS TO THE TOP THREE MALE/FEMALE FINISHERS IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS:
9 & UNDER, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.87 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th October 2026 (5:00PM EDT)
$27.87
OPENS 27 JUN
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Great Smoky Mountains Event Park, 1130 Hyatt Creek Road, Bryson City, 28713, NC, United States
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