Burning off the BBQ 5K
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Burning Off The BBQ 5K - Sevierville, TN
The Burning Off The BBQ 5K is a community running event held on 05/16/2026 along the Greenway in Sevierville, Tennessee, with the event location listed as 120 Gary R Wade Blvd. The main race distance is 3.1 miles and is described as a professionally timed 5K. In addition to the 5K, the event program includes a walking option and an alternative entry called "Sleeping Off the BBQ."
Proceeds from the event support the Sevierville Rotary Club and its community service initiatives, including college scholarships, healthcare initiatives, and community improvement projects. The event provides awards for overall male and female finishers and for age group winners. Special award categories include fastest Rotarian, best dressed BBQ theme, fastest competitors aged 70 and over, and the fastest team.
The event offers a commemorative race t-shirt and a race medal for the first 100 registrants; the organizer noted that 100 had registered as of 05/10/2026. The listing also mentions family-friendly and walker-friendly arrangements, easy walkable parking, and access to portable restrooms. The race takes place during Visit Sevierville’s Bloomin' BBQ Music and Food Festival and coincides with related festival activities such as the Smokin’ Shields Showdown. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
