
2026 Jamestown Rotary 5K Chicken Run & 1 Mile Fun Run
Sat, May 23, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT
- Location
- Jamestown, TN
- Fentress County Fairgrounds Main Gate, 643 Fairgrounds Road, 38556
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
A community-focused 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run hosted by the Jamestown Rotary Club, featuring a unique 'Chicken Run' theme and awards for all ages.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Quirky
Join the Jamestown Rotary Club for their 14th Annual 5K Chicken Run and 1 Mile Fun Run. This community event offers a welcoming atmosphere for runners and walkers of all ages, starting and finishing at the Fentress County Fairgrounds. Enjoy a unique local experience with opportunities for friendly competition and family participation. Awards celebrate top finishers across various age groups, ensuring a rewarding day for many. It's a wonderful way to connect with the community and enjoy a morning of movement.
What to expect
- Choose between a 3.2-mile 5K or a 1-mile Fun Run, both starting and ending at the Fairgrounds.
- Awards for overall top male and female, plus age group winners in the 5K. Kids under 10 receive participation awards.
- Water is available at the midpoint and finish, with snacks post-race.
Standout details
- 14th Annual event
- Unique "Chicken Run" theme
- Family discount for 4+ participants
- Awards for top finishers & age groups
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Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 1 Miles
Sat, May 23, 7:00 AM CDT · From $22.20
Opens Apr 11, 2026, 3:00 PM CDT · Closes May 23, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT
- 3.2 Miles
Sat, May 23, 7:00 AM CDT · From $22.20
Opens Apr 11, 2026, 3:00 PM CDT · Closes May 23, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT
Vibe Check
Steady Effort
The course
- Hilly
- Timed race
From the organizer
14th Annual Jamestown Rotary Club’s
5K Chicken Run and 1 Mile Fun Run
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 7:00 AM Fentress County Fairgrounds
$20.00 Early Registration ends Monday, May 11, 2026.
*T-shirts not guaranteed after early registration deadline*
*Family Discount of $5.00 for each participant if you register 4 or more participants. (Select Multi-Person Pricing during the registration process)
For more information call or text 931-704-0475 or email jamestownrotary@gmail.com
Registration on Race Day will be 6:15AM to 7:00AM.
**All participants under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult during the race.
Awards:
Awards will be presented to the overall best time male and female runners and to the top male and female runners in each age category. Awards ceremony will be immediately following the race. All children registered under age of 10 will receive a participation award.
Note: Participants in the 1 Mile Fun Run will not be eligible for top awards.
Age Divisions:
-1 Mile Fun Run: any age
-5K Walk/Run: 10-15, 16-20, 21-25, 26-30, 31-35, 36-40, 41-45, 46-50, 51-59, 60-70, 71+
Race Start/Finish:
Course is 5K (3.2Miles). Race begins and ends at Fairgrounds Main Gate. From Main gate turn left & go down Fairgrounds Rd, turns right onto West Cove Rd. At the end of West Cove Rd. turn right onto Hwy 127 South. Continue South back to Fairgrounds Rd (across from SmartBank) and return to Fairgrounds Main Gate. Water will be available at midpoint and at end of race. Water and snacks will be available after the race.
1 Mile Fun Run:
Route for 1 Mile Fun Run will start at Fairgrounds Main Gate, go to intersection of Fairgrounds Road and West Cove Road and then back to Fairgrounds Main Gate. Water and snacks will be available at end of race.
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