To Benefit: Sevier County High School Foundation and STEM Scholarship Date, Time, and Place: Thanksgiving morning! Thursday, November 26, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. Sevier County High School Parking Lot Packet pickup: Wednesday, November 25, 2026 SCHS Football Stadium 1200 Dolly Parton Parkway Sevierville, TN from 3:00pm-6:00pm and Thursday, November 26, 2026 starting at 6:45am until race starts at 8:00am. Course Description: Course will close after 1 hour and 15 minutes after shot gun start. The race will begin at Sevier County High School spot TBD. Race course still TBD. Please check back closer to raceday for details. Registration and Entry Fee: PRESALE $25.00($2.50 registration fee included)Early Registration is $43.40 ($3.40 registration fee included) until 10/31/2026,$48.40 ($3.40 registration fee included) from 11/01/2025 until 11/17/2026 $53.40 ($3.40 registration fee included) from 11/18/2026 until 11/25/2026, and $58.40 ($3.40 registration fee included) for 11/26/2025 registration. Race day registration from 6:30 – 7:30 a.m. No refunds. Race will be held rain,snow,sleet or shine. Strollers are allowed. Service Dogs only. All pre-registered runner/walkers will receive race swag(TBD by 8/1/2026) and custom race participation medallions/Christmas ornament on race day. Registration made after November 19, 2026 are not guaranteed. Race Day registrants will receive race swag(TBD by 8/1/2026)and custom participation medallions/Christmas ornament as supplies last. Bags will not be mailed. Awards: TBD by August 1, 2026 Refreshments: Refreshments will be provided following the race.
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When is Smoky Bear Turkey Chase 5K 2026 — Sevierville, TN?
Smoky Bear Turkey Chase 5K 2026 — Sevierville, TN takes place on November 26, 2026. The race is held in Sevierville, Tennessee.
Where is Smoky Bear Turkey Chase 5K 2026 — Sevierville, TN held?
Smoky Bear Turkey Chase 5K 2026 — Sevierville, TN is held at 1200 Dolly Parton Parkway in Sevierville, Tennessee.
Where can I find hotels near Smoky Bear Turkey Chase 5K 2026 — Sevierville, TN?
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