Smoky Mountain Very Scary 5K

👻 Event Overview

• Race Date: 2025-10-17
• Location: 7765 River Road, Townsend, TN
• More Details: Smoky Mountain Very Scary 5K
• Challenge: Dare to run, walk, or zombie crawl through the spookiest 5K in the Smokies!

🏆 Awards & Timing

• Categories: Unique awards will be given for the 5K in male & female categories.
• Open: Fastest finish (any age)
• Masters: Fastest finish (age 40+)
• Grandmasters: Fastest finish (age 50+)

📏 Race Timing

• Chip Timing: The 5K is chip timed, awards based on gun time.
• Awards Ceremony: Begins at 9:00 PM.
• 1 Mile Fun Run: Untimed but same swag as the 5K.
• Pickup: Awards must be collected on race day: no shipping available.

👕 Registration Details

• Early Registration: Register early to guarantee your shirt size: shirts printed one week before the race.
• Late Sign-ups: Not guaranteed a shirt.
• No Holds: No shirts or awards will be held or mailed.

⚠️ Rules & Regulations

• Safety Precautions: Pets, strollers, wagons, roller skates, skateboards, and scooters are not allowed on the course.

🎭 Costume Contest

• Contest Time: Kick off the fun with our costume contest at 7:00 PM, one hour before race start.
• Prizes: Top costumes will win awards.
• Dress to Impress: Or terrify, as we encourage costumes!

👹 Join Us!

Sign up now—if you dare!