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Saturday, November 14th, 2026
53 Market St, Mccaysville GA
5K
42–61°F · low rain risk
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2025
38–70°F
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2024
46–61°F
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2023
43–68°F
dry
2022
27–53°F
dry
2021
33–54°F
dry
2020
45–69°F
dry
2019
30–52°F
dry
2018
37–50°F
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2017
37–60°F
dry
2016
42–63°F
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About this race
2026 Twisted Tomato McCaysville Bigfoot Boogie 5K
Event Details
- Date / Time: Saturday, November 14 @ 4:30 PM
- Location: McCaysville Visitor Center
- Shirt & Bib Pickup:
- • Saturday (1:30–4:15 PM) at the McCaysville Visitor Center
Course Information
- Course Map: 3.1 miles, all paved: view more at MapMyRun
- Note: Start & finish lines are at different locations: timing is based on “gun to chip” (USATF Rule 245).
5K Timeline
- 2:30 PM – Race Setup
- 4:30 PM – Start
- 5:30 PM – Course Cutoff
- 5:45 PM – Awards at McCaysville City Park
Awards
- • Overall Female & Male
- • Age Groups: 0–9, 10–19, 20–29 … up to 80+
- • All finishers receive a medal
Make It a Weekend!
- • Riverwalk Shops & Blue Ridge dining
- • Boutique shopping in McCaysville & Copperhill
- • Rafting, hiking, fly fishing, breweries
FAQs
- • Free parking across from McCaysville City Park
- • Race-day registration available unless sold out
- • Water provided at finish: bring your own for on-course
- • Rain or shine event
- • FB: facebook.com/riverwalkrunseries
About the Event
In 2026, the Riverwalk Run Series proudly celebrates America's 250th birthday alongside the states of Georgia and Tennessee! As America's only two-state 5K series, our three-event lineup invites participants to experience three seasons in the geographic and cultural heart of Appalachia.
Join the excitement of this one-of-a-kind series, which includes the Trout Trot 5K every spring, Walk the Line 5K every summer, and the Bigfoot Boogie 5K every fall, with a coveted CHALLENGE ITEM awarded to participants who complete all three.
The Bigfoot Boogie 5K is the event that started it all... and remains the fan favorite! Held at twilight in early November, this event delivers cool fall vibes, glowing downtowns, and maybe even a few legendary sightings.
Participants will enjoy a scenic 3.1-mile course (mostly flat, with one hill) that crosses the state line twice between McCaysville, GA and Copperhill, TN. The route winds alongside the picturesque Toccoa River, through two charming downtowns, and is ideal for runners, walkers, strollers, and even four-legged friends.
Fall foliage, riverside energy, and a relaxed mountain town atmosphere make this the perfect finale to the series.
All three Riverwalk Run Series 5Ks are Official Peachtree Qualifiers for the Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race.
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