Strawberry Jam 5K

5K

December 1, 2022-March 31, 2023 – $35
February 11-April 30 – $40
May 1 – Race Day – $45

Friday, May 19 – 4:00-6:00 PM – Darnell Farms (2300 Governors Island Rd, Bryson City, NC

Saturday, May 21 – 5:30-6:45 AM – Darnell Farms (2300 Governors Island Rd, Bryson City, NC 

The Strawberry Jam 5K course will start and finish at Darnell Farms and include an out-and-back on Old River Road along the Tuckeseegee River.  Please be aware there is significant washout in one place that will cause you to slow down and proceed carefully in both directions.

5K Course Map

5K Turn-by-Turn Directions 

Swag

All runners registered by May 6 are guaranteed to receive a race shirt.  Any registrations after this date will be based on availability.

All finishers will receive a commemorative finisher medal.

Spectators

Spectators are welcome at the event.

After you finish your race, we will have bottled water, protein bars, and fresh strawberries.

The 5K Awards Ceremony will start at approximately 8:30 AM and the half marathon ceremony at approximately 9:30 AM at the stage adjacent to the finish line.

The annual Strawberry Jam Festival will begin at 11:00 AM.

Special awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers for  Overall finishers and First place Masters (40 & Over) in each race.

Age group awards will go to the first, second and third male and female in the following age groups: 12 & Under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over. No double dipping!

Please plan on being present for the awards ceremony or make arrangements for someone else to pick up your award.

The race will utilize chip timing. A timing chip will be on the back of your race bib, which should be worn on your front and visible at all times during the race.

Well behaved and vaccinated dogs are welcome in the 5K.  They are not permitted in the half marathon.

There will be a designated area at Darnell Farms for race parking on race morning.  Follow the signs and directions of farm staff to the designated area.

The Swain County Tourism Development Authority has a NO REFUND policy.

Transfers

To transfer your registration to another person please follow these steps:

1. Click on ‘My Account’ when logged into EnMotive
2. Go to your “Registrations” view and find the Registration you’d like to Transfer
3. Click on the action icon in the top right corner of the registration field
4. Select ‘Transfer Registration’
5. Enter the email address of the person you want to transfer the registration to
6. That individual will receive an email notifying them of the transfer, and they’ll be instructed on how to accept it

• The transfer will only be valid for 48 hours, so be sure they accept quickly!

Transfers may be made up to the end of online registration but please allow time for the other person to accept it.

This is the only way transfers or the selling of bibs between participants will be allowed. Anyone who is discovered to have purchased or accepted another person’s bib without submitting this form will be disqualified and banned from future races.

2023 4K (Short 5K Course) Overall Results

 2023 4K Age Group Results

2022 5K Overall Results

2022 Age Group Results

Would you still like to be part of this great event but don’t want to run? Volunteering is the perfect way to do that. We have spots available as course marshals and at the course aid stations. Please email visitorservices@explorebrysoncity.com if you are interested in volu