Bigfoot Dash 5K
- Date
- August 29, 2026
- Location
- 209 Robert Street, Marion, NC
- Distance
- Bigfoot Dash 5K
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! 🐾
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
83°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Marion, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Marion, NC
Population
7,594
as of 2023
Elevation
1,445 ft
Nearest Airport
AVL
Asheville Regional Airport · 34 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 69 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Bigfoot Dash 5K?
- Bigfoot Dash 5K is a running race held in Marion, North Carolina on August 29, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Bigfoot Dash 5K?
- Saturday, August 29, 2026 in Marion, North Carolina at 209 Robert Street, Marion, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Bigfoot Dash 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Bigfoot Dash 5K
Aug 29, 2026