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Registration Open for 2024 Oscar Blevins Trail Runs at Big South Fork NRRA

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Visitors Trail Running in Park

NPS

News Release Date: March 27, 2024
Contact: Samantha Wright, [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 annual Spring Planting & Music Festival on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

The three-run event includes:

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

All times are Eastern Standard Time

After the run, participants are encouraged to enjoy a wide array of activities during the park’s 23rd 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 25, 2024, 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.

Tags: health and wellness, race

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