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Saturday, October 10th, 2026
101 Mitchell St, Bryson City NC
5K
46–67°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
42–64°F
dry
2024
41–67°F
dry
2023
40–67°F
dry
2022
34–64°F
dry
2021
48–75°F
dry
2020
52–65°F
rain
2019
47–66°F
dry
2018
59–69°F
rain
2017
59–72°F
rain
2016
38–64°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 10
Rain likely · 46–54°F
Saturday, Oct 10starts near 46°F · 70% chance of rain · wind up to 8 mph
About this race
The 7th Annual Spooky 5K Run/Walk is hosted by Swain County DSS 's non-profit Together We Raise - a non-profit organization that benefits the Elderly and Foster Care Children of Swain County.
New for 2026: The Spooky 5k has relocated to downtown Bryson City! The race begins in front of the Swain County Court House and takes you through the downtown, out to Deep Creek, and back!
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