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Contact: Christopher Derman, 423-569-9778
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 annual Spring Planting & Music Festival on Saturday, April 30, 2022.The three-run event includes:
- A 1-mile kid’s fun-run beginning at 9:00-9:30 AM
- A 4-mile run beginning at 10:00-11:00 AM
- A 7-mile run beginning at 10:00-11:30 AM
After the run, participants are encouraged to enjoy a wide array of activities during the park’s 22nd 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 28, 2022, 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.
Last updated: February 3, 2022