Bigfoot Dash 5K

We are excited to announce that due to the high demand for the Bigfoot 5k Dash, we are opening up additional spots for participants to run with Bigfoot! Please be aware that these spots will not include a medal or T-shirt, but participants will still have the chance to win one of many prizes, with a total value of over $1000.

Race with Bigfoot through Marion before enjoying the WNC Bigfoot Festival downtown! Proceeds will go to the general fund at Marion Elementary School. 

Packet pick-up will be May 17th, 5-7 pm at Marion Elementary School, OR before the race begins starting at 7 AM. 

Race Start: 8AM at Marion Elementary School in the side parking lot near library.  You can park at the church across the street (both sides) and along the road around the school.    

Top 3 males and females overall and in the following age groups will be recognized: 

0-10

11-19

20-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

60 and above 

Race route

Start out at Marion Elementary parking lot

Turn right onto Robert St. 

Continue on to McDowell Ave. 

Straight through Court St. towards EMMS

Turn left on Woodland Dr

Loop around neighborhood- Woodland Dr. 

Turn left back up McDowell Ave

Turn left onto Pineview St. 

Turn left onto Clay St. 

Turn left onto Greenlee St. 

Turn left on Euclid Ave

Turn left on Tremont St. 

Turn right on Alabama Ave

Turn right on Peavine trail

Turn right on State St. (stay on right hand side of st.)

Turn left on McDowell Ave

Straight through Court St. 

Turn left on McDowell Ave. 

Return to Marion Elementary starting point