Events
1 Mile Fun Run (Untimed)
$80.50
$54
incl. $4 Fee
8:50AM EDT
279 spots left. Registration ends May 2, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT
279 spots left. Registration ends May 2, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT
Place
Peaceful Side Social
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 that’s 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 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 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 let’s 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/.
Swag Bag
Your race entry includes:
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Bigfoot 5K Race T-shirt (register early to guarantee your size)
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Medal with Special Race Lanyard (you're sure to love this year's newly-designed finisher medals)!
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Creature Socks (back by popular demand, who knows what you're gonna' get!)
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Groovy sticker (who doesn't like Bigfoot stickers?)
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Race Bib
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Free Parking (a $25 savings) -- make sure and put your parking pass visible on your dash
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Free entry into the Bigfoot Festival! with the Bigfoot Coin! (Yes, you'll need to surrender these beauties at the festival gate so we can use them next year)
Note: The week of the festival we will print shirts. We will print extras of each size, but if you register late you may not be guaranteed your choice of size, or we might be out of shirts and other swag entirely. So register early!
Packet Pickup
📍 Friday, May 2nd – Peaceful Side Social 🍕🍻
🕖 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Join us for an evening of fun, food, and race prep at Peaceful Side Social in Townsend, TN! Grab your race gear and dinner, hang out with fellow runners, and stick around for a special Bigfoot-themed movie screening.
📍 Saturday, May 3rd – Race Morning
🕖 Starting at 7:00 am
If you can’t make it Friday night, no worries! We’ll have race-day packet pickup available bright and early before the race begins. Be sure to arrive with enough time to check in and get ready to run!
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!
5K Course Map
Both races will start and finish in front of the Peaceful Side Social Brewery & Craft Kitchen, at 7967 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, TN, next to the giant Bigfoot. We'll start on the backroads behind the Peaceful Side, then turn onto the greenway, navigate a course that may or may not include a Sasquatch sighting, then return to the Peaceful Side and finish under the arch. The race will happen rain or shine, but we may delay if there are heavy thunderstorms -- gotta' keep Bigfoot safe out there!
Volunteer
The Bigfoot 5K needs an awesome team of volunteers to help make this race a legendary success! Whether you're handing out water, cheering on runners or helping with setup, we need friendly, hardworking and energetic folks to join us on race day! 🏃♂️💨
Perks of Volunteering:
✔️ Complimentary volunteer t-shirt
✔️ Free parking
✔️ Bigfoot Festival admission
✔️ The huge appreciation of our team (and maybe even a Bigfoot sighting! 👀)
By filling out the volunteer application, you're signing up to be part of the action and help make the Bigfoot 5K an unforgettable experience! Sign up now & join the adventure!
Bigfoot Is Training -- Are You?
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://www.facebook.com/Bigfoot5kandFunRun.
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