Discovery Dash 5K/10K and 1 Mile Fun Run
Discovery Dash 5K/10K and 1 Mile Fun Run is a running race on October 9, 2027 in Union City, TN, with entry fees from $30 to $35.
- Date
- October 9, 2027 (353 days to go)
- Location
- 830 Everett Blvd, Union City, TN
- Price
- $30–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Looking for the most unusual fall race in the world?
Lace up for the 2027 Discovery Dash on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2027, at Discovery Park of America. This year, experience the 50-acre heritage park in full autumn splendor, complete with crisp fall air and The Settlement transformed into a festive Pumpkin Village.
The route meanders through a man-made river, waterfalls, bridges and other scenic features. No other course lets you dash past a 120-year-old church, an 1800s frontier settlement, a reproduction of an early 19th-century town and a complete vintage train station.
From race-day check-in and pre-race entertainment to the inflatable archway finish line, finisher certificates and winner medals, you won’t want to miss a moment.
Awards will be presented in the 5K and 10K for males and females in the following age categories:
5-8, 9-12, 13-16, 17-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over
Schedule:
6:30-7:45 a.m. — Registration
8 a.m. — 10K begins
8:30 a.m. — 5K begins
9 a.m. — 1-mile fun run begins
9:30 a.m. — Awards ceremony
Registration for the 5K and 1-mile fun run before Sept. 15 is $25 and includes a Discovery Dash T-shirt and two complimentary admission tickets to Discovery Park for the day. Beginning Sept. 16, registration increases to $30, and T-shirts will be available while supplies last.
Registration for the 10K before Sept. 15 is $30 and includes a Discovery Dash T-shirt and two complimentary admission tickets to Discovery Park for the day. Beginning Sept. 16, registration increases to $35, and T-shirts will be available while supplies last.
Events
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
75°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Union City, 3 mi from the venue.
About Union City, TN
Population
11,040
as of 2023
City Elevation
325 ft
Nearest Airport
PAH
Barkley Regional Airport · 47 mi
Major Hub
MEM
Memphis International Airport · 108 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Waiting For?
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353
Days to train
- Race
- Discovery Dash 5K/10K and 1 Mile Fun Run
- Date
- October 9, 2027
- Location
- 830 Everett Blvd, Union City, TN
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Discovery Dash 5K/10K and 1 Mile Fun Run
Oct 9, 2027