Saturday, October 18

Smoky Mountain Very Scary 5k

Get ready for a thrilling adventure at the Smoky Mountain Very Scary 5K on Friday, October 17th, 2025, in Townsend, Blount! This spine-tingling nighttime race welcomes participants to run, walk, or even zombie crawl through the eerie trails of the Smokies, starting and finishing at The Abbey. Expect a memorable experience with frightful swag including "very scary" finisher medals, chilling t-shirts, exclusive decals, and surprises along the way. The event offers a chip-timed 5K and a fun-filled 1 Mile Fun Run, both encouraging costumes to enhance the spooky atmosphere. Don't miss the costume contest at 7:00 PM for a chance to win awards and secure your shirt size by registering early. With unique awards for different age groups in the 5K and a fun, untimed atmosphere for the fun run, it’s a Halloween celebration not to be missed. Dare to join this ultimate Halloween experience in the Smokies—sign up now!