News Release

Registration Open for 2021 Oscar Blevins Trail Runs at Big South Fork NRRA

Visitors Trail Running in Park

NPS

News Release Date: February 2, 2021

Contact: Thomas Hall, [phone]

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area is once again partnering with Knoxville Track Club to hold the annual Oscar Blevins Trail Run event during the Spring Planting & Music Festival on Saturday, April 24, 2021.

The three-run event includes:

1. A 1-mile kid’s fun-run beginning at 9:00-9:30 AM (ET)
2. A 4-mile run beginning at 10:00-10:30 AM (ET)
3. A 7-mile run beginning at 10:00-11:00 AM (ET)

After the run, participants are encouraged to enjoy a wide array of activities during the park’s 21st annual Spring Planting & Music Festival celebrating Appalachian life and music.

Registration is free the morning of the race, or participants can pre-register through April 22, 2021, and receive a shirt commemorating their participation in the event.

Please use the following link for additional information, and to register: https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/Oneida/OscarBlevinsTrailRunsatBigSouthForkNRRA

All participants should meet at the Bandy Creek F-Loop picnic shelter 30 minutes prior to start times. For more information or directions, please call the park at 423-569-9778.