The Bat 5 Mile Road Race
The Bat 5 Mile Road Race is a running race on November 21, 2026 in Flag Pond, TN, with an entry fee of $17.
- Date
- November 21, 2026 (120 days to go)
- Price
- $17
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Welcome to the BAT 5 Miler at the breathtaking Rocky Fork State Park! Whether you're chasing a personal record or taking in the scenic beauty of East Tennessee, this out-and-back course offers a simple, rewarding, and challenging run.
🏃 Course Overview
The BAT 5 Miler is a straightforward 2.5-mile out-and-back course along the paved road winding through Rocky Fork State Park. You will start at the park entrance area, head 2.5 miles steadily uphill, make the turnaround, and enjoy a fast, coasting descent all the way back to the finish line.
Distance: 5 (ish) Miles
Terrain: Paved park road (gradual incline on the way up, fast downhill on the way back)
Location: Rocky Fork State Park, Flag Pond, TN
⚠️ Important Race Details & Safety
Traffic Notice: The park road will remain open to vehicular traffic during the race. Please stay to the side of the road, remain aware of your surroundings, and yield to incoming vehicles.
⏱️ Start Times
Prompt Start: The main race begins promptly at 11:00 AM.
Early Start (10:00 AM): If you anticipate running/walking a pace slower than 13:00 min/mile, please take advantage of the 10:00 AM early start to ensure full course support and an accurate finish time.
💧 Aid Station
There is one aid station located near Mile 2.
Because this is an out-and-back course, you will pass this same station again shortly after making your turnaround (around Mile 3).
Hydration is available, but carrying a personal handheld bottle or hydration vest is always encouraged!
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
31°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Erwin 1 W, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Flag Pond, TN
City Elevation
2,458 ft
Nearest Airport
TRI
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport · 33 mi
Major Hub
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 81 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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120
Days to train
- Race
- The Bat 5 Mile Road Race
- Date
- November 21, 2026
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The Bat 5 Mile Road Race
Nov 21, 2026