Smoky Mountain Very Scary 5K

🎃 Race Overview

Dare to run, walk, or zombie crawl through the spookiest 5K in the Smokies! The Very Scary 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run starts and ends at The Abbey in Townsend, TN, featuring the scariest swag in the history of Very Scary 5Ks—including a "very scary" finisher medal, spine-chilling t-shirt, exclusive decal, and more surprises!

This fully supported nighttime race guarantees a thrilling experience—you might even (OK, you almost certainly will) encounter a terrifying sight along the way!

🏆 Awards & Timing

• Open: Fastest finish (any age)
• Masters: Fastest finish (age 40+)
• Grandmasters: Fastest finish (age 50+)
• Veterans: Fastest finish (age 60+)

The race is chip timed, but per USATF regulations, awards will be based on gun time. The awards ceremony will begin promptly at 9:00 PM. Awards must be picked up on race day—no shipping.

📝 Register Early!

Shirts will be printed one week before race day. Register early to guarantee your size—late sign-ups are not guaranteed a shirt! No shirts will be held or mailed to participants.

⚙️ Rules & Regulations

For safety and insurance reasons, pets, strollers, wagons, roller skates, skateboards, and scooters are not allowed on the course.

👻 Costume Contest

Kick off the fun with our costume contest at 7:00 PM, one hour before race start. Top costumes will win awards, so dress to impress (or terrify)!

👹 Sign Up Now!

Sign up now—if you dare! Join the race and be part of the spooky fun!