Smoky Mountain Very Scary 5K
Oct 30Townsend, TN5K, 1 mi
Also a 5K, 56 mi from Brasstown Bald Buster, registration open
At a glance
- Date
- Apr 24, 2027
- Location
- Hiawassee, Georgia
- Distances
- 5K
- Registration
- See ultrasignup.com
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Georgia's Highest 5k with 1700 feet ascent over a 3.1-mile road run at Brasstown Bald, featuring both a 5K race and ruck division.
Key dates
Race day
Apr 24, 2027
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