9 to 5K

🏃‍♂️ Welcome to the Race

Welcome to Sevierville, Tennessee—where the mountains are smoky, the people are friendly, and Dolly Parton watches over us all (literally, she’s a statue downtown).

• Local Charm: Whether you're a local or just popping in for the biscuits and mountain views, we’ve got a race you’re going to fall for—even though it happens in the spring.
• Community Spirit: It’s our favorite kind of seasonal confusion! The Downtown Sevierville 5K is back, and this year it's packed with hometown charm, community spirit, and just the right amount of sparkle.
• Event Hosts: Hosted by the Sevierville Commons Association (aka the people who keep downtown delightful).
• Venue: This event starts and finishes right in front of the iconic Sevier County Courthouse, where you’ll find Dolly herself (or a beautiful bronze semblance thereof) rooting you on.

🏁 The Course

This is a 100% road race with a flat, scenic 5K route that winds through downtown streets and greenways.

• Safety: You’ll be safe and sound thanks to the Sevier County Police Department handling road closures.
• Start/Finish Line: Start and finish line? Right in front of the Courthouse. It’s basically our version of Times Square.

🎁 Giveaways

Every 5K runner gets a T-shirt and goodie bag loaded with local flair.

• T-Shirt Availability: T-shirt sizes are limited, so sign up early—orders close February 28!
• Kids' T-Shirts: Yes, there will be kids T-shirts for the kids’ 1-mile participants—but you must order in advance.

🏆 Awards

Top 3 overall male and female finishers in the 5K will be recognized like the local legends they are.

• Age Group Awards: We’ve also got age group awards in 10-year brackets: < 19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60+
• Kids’ Prizes: Kids’ 1-Mile participants will each get a special finisher gift at the end—because every kid deserves a prize for showing up and having fun.

📝 The Details

• Restrooms: Yup. Portable potties near the start/finish.
• Water Stops: At mile 1.5—stay hydrated, friends.
• Parking: Plenty! There’s a large gravel lot across from the Sevierville Fire Station Downtown, a new paved lot on the Parkway across from Cash’s Hardware and katty-corner to the Sevier County Heritage Museum, and a big gravel lot on Court Avenue across from Pinchey’s Lobster and Beer.

❤️ Run with Purpose

All proceeds go straight to the Sevierville Commons Association, supporting our mission to uplift local businesses, spark creativity, fund public art (hello, murals!), and make our downtown more vibrant for everyone.

• Still Support the Cause: Not much of a runner? No sweat—you can still support the cause by donating at the top of this page.
• Participate Your Way: Not a runner? Not a problem. We fully support shirt-motivated participation.
• Casual Participants: If you just want a soft, stylish T-shirt that screams “I was almost athletic today,” we’ve got you covered.

📞 Contact Us

Got questions? Want to sponsor the event? Reach out to Ashley Burnette-Davis at: ashley@downtownsevierville.org

Let’s lace up, laugh loud, and run proud—see y’all at the starting line!

For more details, visit our race page: 9 to 5K Race.