The Spooky 5K 2026 — Bryson City, NC

Date
October 10, 2026
Location
Bryson City, NC
Venue
Great Smoky Mountains Event Park
Start Time
5:00 PM
Entry Fee
$25.00 – $30.00
Events
5K
Includes
T-Shirt
The 6th 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. EVENT VENUE: Great Smoky Mountain Event Park [1130 Hyatt Creek Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713]. SCHEDULE : 4:00 PM Packet Pick Up & Onsite Registration 5:00 PM START 6:00 PM Awards [Approximately] AWARDS & AGE GROUPS Awards to the Top 3 Overall Male & Female Finishers Awards to the Top three Male/Female Finishers in the following Age Groups: 9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

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