Smoky Bear Turkey Chase
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Event information
The Smoky Bear Turkey Chase is a 5K road event held on Thursday, November 27, 2025 in Sevierville, Tennessee. The event benefits the Sevier County High School Foundation and a STEM scholarship. The venue is Sevier County High School, 1200 Dolly Parton Parkway, Sevierville, TN 37862. The exact start location on the school property and the detailed race course are listed as TBD; a course map is noted as new this year. The course will close 1 hour and 15 minutes after the shotgun start. Refreshments will be provided after the race. Strollers are allowed; only service dogs are permitted on course.
Registration, packet pickup, and awards
Pre-registered participants will receive a custom designed race beanie and a participation medallion on race day; items for registrations after November 20, 2025 and for race-day registrants are not guaranteed and will be distributed while supplies last. Packet pickup is scheduled the day before at the SCHS football stadium and on race day at Sevier County High School. Entry fees increase in stages: $43.40 through October 31, 2025; $48.40 from November 1 to November 17, 2025; $53.40 from November 18 to November 26, 2025; and $58.40 for November 27, 2025 registrations. No refunds. Awards include overall winners and age-group top finishers, with the overall winner not eligible for age-division awards. The event will proceed in rain, snow, sleet, or shine. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.