Run for BCAWS!

Wanna go for a run! How bout a Walk? Either way bring yourself or your best four-legged friend for this one of a kind event on Blount County! Come run yourself in our 5K race (Humans only this year) or go just Doggone WILD in the pet friendly Mile walk/run. Awards will be given to all Human runners in the 5K, the dogs (...and their owners) get the satisfaction of being together in the Mile walk/ run with a nice treat for the pets at the finish line. If that isn't enough fun, after the main events wrap up we will have a "Field of Fun" for all dogs to be dogs in ranging from obstacle courses, toys and other pet friendly activities so long as everyone is a good boy or girl. During this time we will host giveaway contest for various dog awards such as Cutest Dog, Smallest Dog, Biggest Dog, Most like their owner, and others! Be sure to visit with our vendors and supporting sponsors for the event as we know you wont want to miss them! The 5K course will Start and end at the Alcoa Public Works & Engineering Building Near the Springbrook Pool & Alcoa Elementary School. Course will be an out and back using local roads and the Alcoa/ Maryville Greenway system. the 1mile course will follow similar roads and pathways and will not interrupt 5K foot traffic. *Dogs are only allowed in the 1mile walk run event- No dogs allowed in the 5K this year. GIVEAWAYS: All 5K Runners will receive an event T-shirt! Cut off for shirt sizes is 6/1/26 so register before to ensure your BCAWS Shirt! AWARDS: Top 3 Male & Female Runners will be recognized like the good boys and girls they are, while age groups awards will be given to 5K runners in 10 year increments. Awards will be doggone great for the effort you put in! <10, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+ Dogs who participate in the walk/ run will receive a tasty treat at the finish line for their participation! RESTROOMS: Will be available at the start/ finish area only. No Restrooms will be available on the