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Bigfoot Dash 5K

Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location
Marion, NC
209 Robert Street, 28752
Featured distance
5K
Type
RUN

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At a glance

Run with Bigfoot through Marion, support local education, and celebrate at the WNC Bigfoot Festival.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • Festive
  • For a Cause

Join the Bigfoot Dash 5K in Marion, NC, for a unique morning run that kicks off the WNC Bigfoot Festival. This event offers a fun and exciting course through town, inviting runners to keep an eye out for Bigfoot along the way. Your participation supports Marion Elementary School's general fund, making it a run with a purpose. Celebrate your finish by enjoying all the festival has to offer downtown.

What to expect

  • Enjoy a fun 5K run through the streets of Marion, keeping an eye out for Bigfoot along the way.
  • Celebrate your finish by joining the WNC Bigfoot Festival downtown.
  • Your participation helps support Marion Elementary School's general fund.

Standout details

  • Bigfoot-themed 5K
  • Kicks off WNC Bigfoot Festival
  • Supports Marion Elementary School
  • Awards for top finishers & age groups

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The course

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  • Timed race
From the organizer

🏃‍♂️🐾 Race with Bigfoot through Marion and kick off your day at the WNC Bigfoot Festival! 🐾🏃‍♀️

Join us for a fun and exciting run through Marion before heading downtown to enjoy all the Bigfoot Festival has to offer! Proceeds from the race will support the general fund at Marion Elementary School. 💙

📦 Packet Pick-Up:

• August 28th from 5:00–7:00 PM at Marion Elementary School • OR race morning beginning at 7:00 AM

🏁 Race Start:

• 8:00 AM at Marion Elementary School • Side parking lot near the library

🚗 Parking:

• Available at the church across the street (both sides) • Along surrounding roads near the school

🏅 Awards:

The top 3 males and females overall will be recognized, as well as the top 3 in each age group: • 0–5 • 6–10 • 11–14 • 15–19 • 20–29 • 30–39 • 40–49 • 50–59 • 60+

👣 Don’t miss this Bigfoot-sized event—come run, have fun, and support our Bulldogs! 💙🐾

🏃‍♂️🐾 Bigfoot 5K Race Route 🐾🏃‍♀️

Participants will follow the route below through Marion:

➡️ Start at Marion Elementary School (parking lot) ➡️ Turn right onto Robert St. ➡️ Continue onto McDowell Ave. ➡️ Go straight through Court St. (toward EMMS) ➡️ Turn left onto Woodland Dr. ➡️ Loop around the Woodland Dr. neighborhood ➡️ Turn left back onto McDowell Ave. ➡️ Turn left onto Pineview St. ➡️ Turn left onto Clay St. ➡️ Turn left onto Greenlee St. ➡️ Turn left onto Euclid Ave. ➡️ Turn left onto Tremont St. ➡️ Turn right onto Alabama Ave. ➡️ Turn right onto Peavine Trail ➡️ Turn right onto State St. (stay on the right-hand side) ➡️ Turn left onto McDowell Ave. ➡️ Go straight through Court St. ➡️ Turn left onto McDowell Ave. ➡️ Finish back at Marion Elementary School

👣 Get ready for a fun run through the heart of Marion—keep an eye out for Bigfoot along the way! 🐾

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