About the Bukka White Blues Festival 5K
The course runs through the Blue Bluff Campground area, which puts you along a stretch of scenery that feels far removed from a road race. The event is organized by a local running group and benefits a VFW post, so the crowd skews toward people who know each other. Runners are placed into age group categories for awards.
The race kicks off a blues festival happening the same day at the campground, so there is music and a broader event to settle into once you finish. Plan to stay a while after you cross the line.
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Distances & Start Times
3.1 Miles10/10/2026 08:00$35
T-Shirt Only10/10/2026 08:00$25
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