The Bat 5 Mile Road Race
About this race
Welcome to the BAT 5 Miler at the breathtaking Rocky Fork State Park! Whether you're chasing a personal record or taking in the scenic beauty of East Tennessee, this out-and-back course offers a simple, rewarding, and challenging run.
🏃 Course Overview
The BAT 5 Miler is a straightforward 2.5-mile out-and-back course along the paved road winding through Rocky Fork State Park. You will start at the park entrance area, head 2.5 miles steadily uphill, make the turnaround, and enjoy a fast, coasting descent all the way back to the finish line.
Distance: 5 (ish) Miles
Terrain: Paved park road (gradual incline on the way up, fast downhill on the way back)
Location: Rocky Fork State Park, Flag Pond, TN
⚠️ Important Race Details & Safety
Traffic Notice: The park road will remain open to vehicular traffic during the race. Please stay to the side of the road, remain aware of your surroundings, and yield to incoming vehicles.
⏱️ Start Times
Prompt Start: The main race begins promptly at 11:00 AM.
Early Start (10:00 AM): If you anticipate running/walking a pace slower than 13:00 min/mile, please take advantage of the 10:00 AM early start to ensure full course support and an accurate finish time.
💧 Aid Station
There is one aid station located near Mile 2.
Because this is an out-and-back course, you will pass this same station again shortly after making your turnaround (around Mile 3).
Hydration is available, but carrying a personal handheld bottle or hydration vest is always encouraged!
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The Bat 5 Miler
Entry fee for the race is $17. If you wish to order a race t-shirt, the entry fee will be $32. The last day to register for the t-shirt option will be two weeks prior to the race. The entry fee starting two weeks prior to the race increases to $22 (no shirt). The race day entry fee (no shirt) is $30.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 6 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Flag Pond.
About Flag Pond
The Bat 5 Mile Road Race takes place in Flag Pond, Tennessee, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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