Very Scary 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025 at 08:00 pm UTC-04:00

Townsend Abbey | Townsend

Very Scary 5K
Publisher/HostVery Scary 5K
Very Scary 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
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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
Unique awards will be given in the following categories (male & female):
🏆 Open: Fastest finish (any age)
🏆 Masters: Fastest finish (age 40+)
🏆 Grandmasters: Fastest finish (age 50+)
🏆 Veterans: Fastest finish (age 60+)
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.
👻 Costumes Encouraged!
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—if you dare! 😱🎃👟
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Townsend Abbey, 7765 River Dr, Townsend, TN 37882, United States

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