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News Release Date: February 8, 2018
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Thomas Hall, (423) 346-6294
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Matt Hudson
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area is partnering with the Knoxville Track Club to hold three trail runs on the scenic Oscar Blevins Nature Trail during the 18th Annual Spring Planting and Music Festival on Saturday, April 28, 2018.
The three-run program includes a 1-mile kids fun-run beginning at 9:00 AM (ET); then at 10:00 AM, there will be a 4-mile run and a 7-mile run. After the run, participants are encouraged to enjoy a wide array of activities at the park’s annual festival celebrating Appalachian life and music.
Registration is free the morning of the race, or participants can pre-register at https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/Oneida/OscarBlevinsTrailRunsatBigSouthForkNRRA through April 26, 2018, and receive a shirt commemorating their participation in the event.
All participants should meet at the Bandy Creek F-Loop picnic shelter 30 minutes prior to start times.
Last updated: February 8, 2018