Smoky Mountain Very Scary 5K
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Event details
The Smoky Mountain Very Scary 5K takes place on October 17, 2025, in Townsend, Tennessee. The event includes the following distances:
- 5K
- 1 Mile Fun Run (untimed)
The 5K is a nighttime, chip-timed out-and-back course that starts and finishes at The Abbey in Townsend. The 5K course has one aid station located just before and after a tunnel crossing. The 1 Mile Fun Run is also an out-and-back route.
Unique awards will be given for the 5K in male and female divisions: Open (any age), Masters (40+), Grandmasters (50+), and Veterans (60+). Per USATF regulations, awards will be based on gun time. The 1 Mile Fun Run is untimed; both events receive the same event swag.
Logistics and rules
Entry fee for each event is listed as $54 (including a $4 fee). Registration closes on October 17, 2025. Shirts are printed one week before race day, and no shirts, swag, or awards will be shipped or held after the event. Packet pickup is scheduled the evening of the race at The Abbey, 7765 River Rd, Townsend, TN 37882.
For safety and insurance reasons, pets, strollers, wagons, roller skates, skateboards, and scooters are not allowed on the course. A pre-race costume contest will be held, with awards for top kids and top adult costumes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.