Bigfoot Dash 5K is a running race on August 29, 2026 in Marion, NC, with an entry fee of $35.
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.
Shirt Info:
All racers are going to receive a race t-shirt and a finisher medal. HOWEVER, sizes for racers can only be guaranteed before July 15th to be able to have time to get the order placed and delivered in time for the race!
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:
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
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
Population
7,594
as of 2023
City 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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Bigfoot Dash 5K
Aug 29, 2026