About the Full Belly Friends of Shelby 5K and Fun Run
The course runs around Lake Sevier in Shelby Park, so you are on park paths the whole way with the water nearby. The race benefits a local food bank and a Scout troop, and the organizers collect donated household goods, food, and children's winter clothing at the start area, so it doubles as a neighborhood drive during the holiday weekend.
Packet pickup happens at the Shelby Park Community Center on a couple of mornings and evenings before race day, with race-morning pickup available as well. The organizers ask participants to bring donations when they come, whether for early pickup or on the morning of the race.
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Distances & Start Times
3.1 Miles11/28/2026 09:00$45
1 Mile11/28/2026 08:30$12
3.1 Miles11/25/2026 00:00$35
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