Cherokee Choices Mother's Day 5K
Sat, May 9, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT
- Distance
- 5K
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
A Mother's Day 5K run/walk on a varied course through a historic site, where 100% of proceeds support a scholarship fund.
- Competitive
- Festive
- For a Cause
Competitive
Festive
For a CauseGreat for
- Beginner Friendly
- Women’s Focus
Beginner Friendly
Women’s FocusCelebrate Mother's Day with a meaningful 5K run or walk in Bryson City, NC. This event, hosted by Cherokee Choices, offers a unique course that winds through roads, farm roads, and trails, providing a complete review of a historic site. It's designed to be welcoming for everyone, from seasoned runners to first-timers and walkers. What makes this event truly special is its commitment: 100% of all proceeds directly benefit the Richard (Yogi) Crowe Scholarship Fund, making your participation a powerful way to give back.
What to expect
- Run or walk a 5K on a varied course featuring roads, farm roads, and trails.
- Enjoy an inclusive event welcoming all paces and experience levels.
- Compete for awards across overall and age group categories.
Standout details
- 100% of proceeds to scholarship fund
- Course on roads, farm roads, and trails
- Inclusive for all paces and experience levels
- Mother's Day celebration run/walk
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
A plain-English read from past public results. It is helpful context, not a prediction.
Crowd
Small field
1 5K finishers in 2024. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
50:00
Think middle-of-the-pack, using gun time when available.
Competitive feel
Relaxed front
Past results suggest the front of the field is less intense than many races. Front-group read: 50:00.
People mix
Mixed field
Gender mix needs more complete finish rows before we summarize it.
Quick read
For the 5K in 2024, this looks like a small field: 1 finishers are represented here. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 50:00. The quicker front of the field averaged about 50:00. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Award clues
Historic placement clues only. Race-day awards can use different rules.
Overall observed placement
Top 1 (from finish order in our sample)
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 2024 | 1 | 50:00 | 50:00 | 50:00 | Not enough data / 50:00 |
Last summary update: May 2, 2026
From the organizer
The 2026 Cherokee Choices Mother's Day 5K Run/Walk is on Saturday May 9th!
Hosted by Cherokee Choices , the course has a bit of everything - road, farm road, and trails - offering a complete review of the historic site. The course is perfect for seasoned runners, first timers, and walkers.
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Entry Fees : All Events
Adults: $15 Now until May 1st. $20 May 1st until Race Day. Youth (1-12) & Elders (59-99+): $10 Now until Race Day
Awards & Age Groups : 5K : Top 3 Overall M/F. Top 3 M/F in these Age Groups: 8 & Under, 9-12, 13-16, 17-19, 20-25, 26-35, 36-45,46-50, 51-60, 61+
Everyone who signs up will receive a Mother's Day 5K shirt.
5K Schedule: Saturday - May 9th 8:00am: Packet Pick Up & Onsite Registration 9:00am: START 10:00am <Approx> Awards Ceremony
ALL (as in 100%) of all proceeds benefit Richard (Yogi) Crowe Scholarship Fund Donate $50 or more and your Entry is FREE!!
Take this opportunity to get outside and take a run/walk with your Mom.