Arrowwood Adventure 5K
About this race
Camp is open again this Fall!
Come explore and revel in the campus' natural environment this Fall at Camp Arrowwood. Located in Sevier County outside of Townsend in the midst of the Smokies this 100-acre campus boasts pointing children to lifelong leadership and ministry during their developmental years.
Campers experience an environment where the heart of Counselors and Administrators point children to lifelong change through Christ-like leaders in a safe and personal environment.
Race will consist of nearly all Gravel campus roads and some grass. Hilly terrain will be present! This event will feature a 2-lap (3miles) race as well as a short less than 1-mile option for runners 10 and under!
PARKING
Parking will be first come first serve from the available lots at Tennis courts, main office and around. See map for specific parking, attendants will direct traffic to available lots (see map for specific details).
PACKET PICK UP
Pick up will be day of event only ending 20 minutes before the race is set to start. T-shirts and other giveaways will be available to all participants along with their respective race Bib. Pick up will be at the Shelter (see map for specific details) near start/ finish & Restrooms.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course will consist of all camp access roads and will not leave the property. Terrain will be <10% grass, 90% gravel with rolling terrain.
Post Race Celebration!
After the race, feel free to hang around after for a post race festivities which include visiting with our many farm animals, exciting music, outdoor camp games, s'mores around the campfire, maybe even drop by the campus store. Keep your ears open for raffle giveaways as well!
AWARDS
Awards will be given to the top Male & Females in 5K event. Age Group winners will be awarded to top 2 runners per Category (14 & Under 15-25, 25-44, 45+). Awards Ceremony will take place 1hour after the start of the event.
Not a runner/ hiker but still want to support Camp Arrowwood missions?
Camp Arrowwood is located in Sevier County which is home to a 100-acre summer camp, K-12 school, Covenant Community Church and retreat center for various groups throughout the year. Donations are welcome by selecting the "DONATE" option next to the registration option in the top Right corner. All proceeds for this event will directly benefit Camp Arrowwood missions.
Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! Psalms 127: 3-5
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5K Run
Trail Race Event.
Kids 1-mile Run
Trail Hike Event.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Wears Valley.
Course
Route map and elevation profile
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 1 Wears Valley event
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