Smoky Mountain Very Scary 5K
Oct 30Townsend, TN5K, 1 mi
16 mi from Smoky Mountain 24 Hour Challenge, in October, registration open
24 hrCompleted
Smoky Mountain 24 Hour Challenge
Sevierville, TennesseeEast Coast Adventures
- Aid stations
- 4
At a glance
- Last held
- Oct 17, 2026
- Next edition
- 2027 date not announced. Usually held in October.
- Location
- Sevierville, Tennessee
- Distances
- 24 hr
- Aid stations
- 4, 1 with crew access
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East Coast Adventures is a trail running company that organizes various ultra marathons, 5Ks, and endurance events across Tennessee including the Cherokee Ultra, Fort Frenzy Ultra Festival, and World's Fair Ultras.
Key dates
Race day
Oct 17, 2026
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Aid stations
4| Station | Distance | Crew | Drop bags | Cutoff | Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Start/Finish Line Aid Station (Gone Loco) One of two fully stocked aid stations at the Gone Loco race. Located at the start/finish line on the Eureka Trail. | 0.00 miles | -- | Hoist hydration | ||
Turnaround Aid Station - Englewood (Gone Loco) One of two fully stocked aid stations at the Gone Loco race. Located at the turnaround point in Englewood. | -- | -- | Hoist hydration | ||
Base Camp Aid Station (Dirt Circuit) Single aid station located at Base Camp (soccer fields) at Panther Creek State Park. Pizza provided twice: once at lunch and once later in the evening. Other solid foods cooked throughout the event. Runners encouraged to bring their own nutrition. | -- | -- | waterelectrolyte drinksgelsfruit+4 | ||
Main Aid Station (Barn Creek Backyard Ultra) Located next to the start corral. Bathrooms (port-a-potties) available. Runners may also set up personal tents along the start corral. | -- | -- | warm foodwaterdrinks |
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