Sat, May 15, 2027

Burning Off The BBQ 5K

Sevierville, TN

Opens Feb 15, 2027Annual since at least 2026

About the Burning Off The BBQ 5K

The course runs along the Greenway, a paved path that keeps things smooth underfoot. The race takes place during a BBQ and music festival already filling the downtown, so the surrounding energy on race morning is a little different from a standalone event. There is a team competition between local law enforcement agencies baked into the day, and a ribbon goes to the best BBQ-themed outfit.

Parking is described as easy to reach on foot, with portable restrooms on site. The race benefits the local Rotary Club, funding scholarships and community projects.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2026 results

150finishers

18:59winner

32:04median

1:06:18cutoff

Top 3: Gabriel Maggard (18:59) · Mike Jones (19:05) · Micah Hicks (20:37)

The Burning Off The BBQ 5K has been held every year since at least 2026. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles5/15/2027 07:30$35

Walking Off the BBQ5/15/2027 07:30$35

Sleeping Off the BBQ5/15/2027 07:30$25

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Common Questions About the Burning Off The BBQ 5K

Will I finish last at the Burning Off The BBQ 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 32:04, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:06:18, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Burning Off The BBQ 5K a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (150 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Burning Off The BBQ 5K?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 18:59 while the median finisher took 32:04. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.