Smoky Mountain Very Scary 5K

Event Details

The Very Scary 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run will start from The Abbey in Townsend, TN, and will feature the scariest swag in the history of Very Scary 5Ks! Race, run, walk, or zombie crawl 5K (that’s 3.1 long miles if you’re a zombie) and take home:

• Large baton glow stick
• Scary medal (but you gotta cross that finish line!)
• Killer lanyard attached to that scary medal (if the zombies don’t get you!)
• Spine-chilling long sleeve t-shirt (relaxed fit, crazy comfy!)
• Bloodcurdling decal
• A branded race bag

The runs kick off at 8:00 PM EDT, with full support along the way, ensuring you a good time. You might even experience a scary sighting along the course!

Awards

Awards will be determined as follows - Unique awards will be presented for both male and female in the following categories:

• Open (defined as fastest finish age 1 and above, not limited to 1-39)
• Masters (defined as fastest finish age 40 and above, not limited to 40-49)
• Grandmasters (defined as fastest finish age 50 and above, not limited to 50-59)
• Veterans (defined as fastest finish age 60 and above, not limited to 60-69)

Please note that the race is chip-timed, but awards are based on gun time according to USATF regulations. The Awards Ceremony will begin promptly at 8:45 PM. Participants must be present to receive their awards. Uncollected awards will be donated.

Costume Contest

Show up in your best Halloween costume! The costume contest starts at 7:00 PM, one hour before the race. Awards will be presented for the top costumes which may include the best kids, adults, or family ensembles.

Post-Race Concert

Join us after the race for a rocking post-race concert by the Foo Frighters! Things kick off right after the race.

Registration

Sign up early to ensure your preferred shirt size, as sizes may run out as we will be printing shirts a week before the race.

Location

Event address: 7765 River Road, Townsend, TN, US - 37882

Courses

• 5K Run - Distance: 5K
• 1 Mile Fun Run - Distance: 1 Mile

Event Date

October 17, 2025