Smoky Bear Turkey Chase 5K
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Distance
- Smoky Bear Turkey Chase 5K
From the Organizer
To Benefit: Sevier County High School Foundation and STEM Scholarship
Date, Time, and Place: Thanksgiving morning! Thursday, November 26, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. Sevier County High School Parking Lot
Packet pickup: Wednesday, November 25, 2026 SCHS Football Stadium 1200 Dolly Parton Parkway Sevierville, TN from 3:00pm-6:00pm and Thursday, November 26, 2026 starting at 6:45am until race starts at 8:00am.
Course Description: Course will close after 1 hour and 15 minutes after shot gun start. The race will begin at Sevier County High School spot TBD. Race course still TBD. Please check back closer to raceday for details.
Registration and Entry Fee: PRESALE $25.00($2.50 registration fee included)Early Registration is $43.40 ($3.40 registration fee included) until 10/31/2026,$48.40 ($3.40 registration fee included) from 11/01/2025 until 11/17/2026 $53.40 ($3.40 registration fee included) from 11/18/2026 until 11/25/2026, and $58.40 ($3.40 registration fee included) for 11/26/2025 registration. Race day registration from 6:30 – 7:30 a.m. No refunds. Race will be held rain,snow,sleet or shine. Strollers are allowed. Service Dogs only.
All pre-registered runner/walkers will receive race swag(TBD by 8/1/2026) and custom race participation medallions/Christmas ornament on race day. Registration made after November 19, 2026 are not guaranteed. Race Day registrants will receive race swag(TBD by 8/1/2026)and custom participation medallions/Christmas ornament as supplies last. Bags will not be mailed.
Awards: TBD by August 1, 2026
Refreshments: Refreshments will be provided following the race.
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
57°
Typical Low
33°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Sevierville, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Sevierville, TN
Population
18,105
as of 2023
Elevation
920 ft
Nearest Airport
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 25 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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Days to train
- Race
- Smoky Bear Turkey Chase 5K
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Smoky Bear Turkey Chase 5K?
- Smoky Bear Turkey Chase 5K is a running race held in Sevierville, Tennessee on November 26, 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 Smoky Bear Turkey Chase 5K?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Sevierville, Tennessee at 1200 Dolly Parton Parkway, Sevierville, TN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Smoky Bear Turkey Chase 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Smoky Bear Turkey Chase 5K
Nov 26, 2026