River Festivus – Family Fun Run, Weekend 1

The ‘Festivus for the Rest of Us!’ A community event on the banks of The Mighty Cumberland River!

Family Fun Run
12:00pm – 4:00pm

This wild, wacky, and wonderful race through the heart of rural Cumberland County is where back roads become battlegrounds, and FUN runs as deep as the river! This isn’t your average stroll through the countryside – it’s a full-throttle, family-friendly test of grit packed with muddy missions, puzzling pit stops, and just enough small-town chaos to keep everyone on their toes!

Last year’s participants all wanted one thing – MORE! We always aim to please (and secretly we love watching y’all get put through the wringer) so 2026’s Fun Run will be bigger and more challenging than ever!

IMPORTANT: To make time for all this extra adventure, the Fun Run will be held on Saturday, August 08, 2026 – ONE WEEK PRIOR to River Festivus!!

Think you have what it takes to become the next Fun Run Champ? Here’s what you need to know:
Teams of two will compete in a trek across the county using clues to designated ‘road block’ locations. At each destination, the teams must complete their choice of tasks, and collect a passport to move on to the next location. Some tasks are physical, some are mental, but all are inclusive to a wide range of capabilities. When teams have collected their final passport ticket, they’ll dash back to River Festivus headquarters to compete in one Final Challenge. The first three teams to accomplish this mission will win some AMAZING prizes and be announced on stage at our Battle of the Bands!

1st Place Prize: FREE 3-Night stay in a private cabin at Sulphur Creek Resort, FREE pontoon rental from Sulphur Creek Marina, AND $500 CASH

2nd Place Prize: $300 CASH

3rd Place Prize: $150 CASH

$20 registration fee per team. Each participant will receive an EXCLUSIVE River Festivus Fun Run t-shirt as part of the registration!

** All teams MUST sign a waiver. At least one person on each team MUST have proof of a driver’s license and valid automobile insurance. River Festivus does not condone unsafe driving practices. We encourage all participants to drive safely, obey ALL traffic laws, and be aware of your surroundings. Local law enforcement will be notified of all event routes.