
From the Organizer
Hosted by Cherokee Choices, the course has a bit of everything - road, farm road, and trails - offering a complete review of the historic site. The course is perfect for seasoned runners, first timers, and walkers.
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Entry Fees: All Events
Adults: $15 Now until May 1st. $20 May 1st until Race Day.
Youth (1-12) & Elders (59-99+): $10 Now until Race Day
Awards & Age Groups:
5K: Top 3 Overall M/F. Top 3 M/F in these Age Groups: 8 & Under, 9-12, 13-16, 17-19, 20-25, 26-35, 36-45,46-50, 51-60, 61+
Everyone who signs up will receive a Mother's Day 5K shirt.
5K Schedule: Saturday - May 9th
8:00am: Packet Pick Up & Onsite Registration
9:00am: START
10:00am <Approx> Awards Ceremony
ALL (as in 100%) of all proceeds benefit Richard (Yogi) Crowe Scholarship Fund Donate $50 or more and your Entry is FREE!!
Take this opportunity to get outside and take a run/walk with your Mom.
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
74°
Typical Low
49°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bryson City 4, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
1,676
as of 2023
Elevation
2,074 ft
Nearest Airport
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 41 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Cherokee Choices Mother's Day 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
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Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Cherokee Choices Mother's Day 5K
May 8, 2027