Burning Off The BBQ 5K

United States flag Sevierville, Tennessee, United States

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Date 15 May, 2027
Races 3 distances
Entry fee $25.00 – $35.00
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Burning Off The BBQ 5K

About the event

Get ready to lace up your running shoes and start Burning Off The BBQ!

Join us for the 2nd Annual Burning Off the BBQ 5K, a high-energy community race bringing together runners, walkers, families, and friends for a morning of fitness, fun, and fellowship along the beautiful Greenway in Sevierville, Tennessee. 

Whether you're chasing a PR, enjoying a scenic walk, or just working up an appetite for festival food, this race is for you!

 
🌟 Why Run?
This race isn’t just about the miles, it’s about impact.

Proceeds from the Burning Off the BBQ 5K support the Sevierville Rotary Club’s community service initiatives, including college scholarships, healthcare initiatives, and community improvement projects. 

When you register, you’re contributing to Rotary's mission of Service Above Self right here in our community.

We are still accepting race sponsors:   Request Sponsorship Packet


🏅 Race Details
* Professionally timed 5K (3.1 miles)
* Medal Awards for overall male & female and age group winners 
* Commemorative Race medal for all participants 
* Family-friendly and stroller-friendly
* Safe & easy walkable parking & access to portable restrooms
 
👟 Who Should Participate?
✔ Competitive runners
✔ First-time 5K participants
✔ Families & friend groups (make a team!)
✔ Rotary supporters
✔ BBQ lovers who need to burn their calories 😉

 

🎶 Make It a Weekend to Remember
Our race takes place during Visit Sevierville’s Bloomin’ BBQ Music & Food Festival, one of the Sevierville's most attended weekends of the year. Start your visit on Friday with live music, incredible BBQ, and downtown festivities. Then join us Saturday morning to burn off those extra calories before heading back to enjoy day two of the festival.

While you’re here, don’t miss the Smokin’ Shields Showdown a friendly team competition between our local law enforcement at the Sevierville Police Department and Sevier County Sheriff’s Office, adding an extra layer of fun (and bragging rights) to race day!

Come be part of the energy and community spirit that makes Sevierville so special. Whether you’re running for a personal best or walking with friends, you’ll cross the finish line knowing you made a difference.

Register today and help us build a new Sevierville tradition.
We can’t wait to see you at the starting line! 🏁

🥇🥈🥉Medal Categories

1st  Overall Male & Female
2nd Overall Male & Female
3rd  Overall Male & Female

Age Group Categories

🥇🥈🥉1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Male & Female

13 & Under
14–19
20–29
30–39
40–49
50–59
60–69

Special Medal Categories

The Service & Speed Award: Fastest Rotarian (Male & Female)

The Seasoned & Smokin' Award: Fastest 70+ (Male & Female)

Ribbon Awards

The Haute & Saucy Award: Best BBQ-Themed Outfit

The Pit Crew Pace Award: Fastest Team

Races offered

15May

Burning Off The BBQ 5K

Running

Distance
3.1 Miles
Start time
07:30
Entry fee
$35.00
15May

Sleeping Off the BBQ

Running

Distance
Sleeping Off the BBQ
Start time
07:30
Entry fee
$25.00
15May

Walking Off the BBQ

Running

Distance
Walking Off the BBQ
Start time
07:30
Entry fee
$35.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for May in Sevierville.

Temperature14.1° / 24.8°
Feels like13.7° / 24.4°
Sunshine hours10h 5m
Rainfall4.9 mm
Snowfall—
Wind7.9 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity75.4%
Max UV indexHigh (6.0)
Sweat lossModerate
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise06:28
Sunset20:33

About Sevierville

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Sevierville is a city in eastern Tennessee. Pronounced "Severe-ville" and named after Colonel John Sevier after his successful campaign in running off the Cherokee inhabitants around 1780, Sevierville was surprisingly anti-secessionist and abolitionist up to and during the Civil War but ended up being pillaged quite badly. Nowadays it is a tourist mecca for those en route to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park or paying homage to Dolly Parton's hometown, or one of the many other attractions.

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