Tennessee Forest Festival Forest Fun Run 5K Set for September 26

Runners and walkers of all ages are invited to lace up their shoes and hit the trails for the 2026 Tennessee Forest Festival Forest Fun Run 5K on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Pleasant Run Creek Park in Bolivar.
The event offers participants an opportunity to enjoy a fall morning outdoors while celebrating the beauty of Hardeman County’s hardwoods.
The Forest Fun Run 5K will take place along the trails at Pleasant Run Creek Park, located at 100 Stevens Road in Bolivar. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m., with the 5K scheduled to start at 8 a.m.
The entry fee is $25, payable by cash or check, and includes a race bib and T-shirt.
Organizers are welcoming both runners and walkers of all ages, making the event an opportunity for competitive runners as well as families and friends who simply want to enjoy the trails together.
Whether participants are hoping to set a new personal record, walk alongside friends and family, or spend a fall morning enjoying the outdoors, everyone is encouraged to take part in this year’s Forest Fun Run.
The event is being held as part of the 2026 Tennessee Forest Festival, celebrating Hardeman County and its hardwood forests.
Forest Fun Run 5K Details: Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Pleasant Run Creek Park, 100 Stevens Road, Bolivar. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., and the 5K starts at 8 a.m. The entry fee is $25 and includes a bib and T-shirt.
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