Smoky Mountain Very Scary 5K

👻 Race Overview

• Event: Smoky Mountain Very Scary 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
• Date: 2025-10-17
• Location: The Abbey, Townsend, TN
• Description: Dare to run, walk, or zombie crawl through the spookiest 5K in the Smokies! Featuring the scariest swag, including a "very scary" finisher medal, spine-chilling t-shirt, exclusive decal, and more surprises!

🏆 Awards & Timing

• Awards: Unique awards for the 5K will be given in the following categories:
• 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 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 you will receive the same swag as the 5K. Awards must be picked up on race day—no shipping.

👕 Registration

• Register Early: Shirts will be printed one week before race day. Late sign-ups are not guaranteed a shirt!
• Shipping: No shirts or awards will be held or mailed to participants.
• Pittstop: Get your goodies before the race!

⚠️ Rules & Regulations

• Course Restrictions: For safety and insurance reasons, pets, strollers, wagons, roller skates, skateboards, and scooters are not allowed on the course.

🎭 Costume Contest

• Costumes Encouraged: Kick off the fun with our costume contest at 7:00 PM, one hour before race start.
• Awards: Top costumes will win awards, so dress to impress (or terrify)!

👹 Join the Fun!

Sign up now—if you dare! Register here!