13th Annual Little Ironman: 5K, Fun Walk, and Mud Run

Jonesborough, TN

Sun, Aug 23, 2026

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When

Sunday, August 23rd, 2026

Where

1567 Gray Station Sulphur Springs Road, Jonesborough TN

Distances

1 Mile · 5K

About this race

Event Overview

13th Annual Little Ironman: 5K, Fun Walk, and Mud Run

This tribute 5K, Fun Walk & Mud Run are in memory of Josh “LITTLE IRONMAN” Adcock

Date: SUNDAY AUGUST 23, 2026

Location: Sulphur Springs Baptist Church, 1567 Gray-Sulphur Springs Road, Jonesborough, TN 37659

We are excited to be celebrating 13 years of our Little Ironman event! This year's event is on Josh's 22nd birthday so we are going all out emoji style. We hope you will join us in the celebration of Josh’s life and legacy he left for us…live loud and love BIG! We are planning a fun filled day for your family to enjoy. Our prayer is you will leave with a Garfield smile knowing you were a part of something bigger than all of us!

Event Details

5K Start Time: 5 PM
Location: Sulphur Springs Community, including a balloon release at Sulphur Springs Cemetery in honor of Josh.
Registration: 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm, packet pick-up and start/finish line at Sulphur Springs Baptist Church.
Parking: Available at Sulphur Springs School with shuttle service before and after the race.

Registration Costs

Early Registration: $25 until August 20 at midnight.
Race Day: $30
Shirt Guarantee: Pre-register by August 20th at midnight for a 2026 event shirt.
Swag Bags: First 150 overall registrants for 5K & Fun Walk, and Mud Run will receive a swag bag.

Awards

Rewards For: Top Male/Top Female Overall, Top Male/Female 70+ (Masters), Along With Top 3 Of Each Age Group (Male/Female)

Age Groups:
14 and Under
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60+

Virtual 5K

If you are unable to attend our event in person and would like the flexibility to run 3.1 miles on your own time and your favorite course, this is for you. This is also a great option for friends and family that live out of town. We will mail you your t-shirt and bib and you can share your time and photos with us by using #LittleIronman. We look forward to seeing your photos!

Cost: $30 (to help cover shipping cost)
Registration Deadline: 08/14/26 at midnight.
Package Mailing: On 08/15/26 in hopes of arrival before the official race date of 08/23/26.
Swag Bags: First 150 overall registrants for 5K, Fun Walk, and Mud Run will receive a swag bag.

1 Mile Fun Walk

If you prefer not to run and would like to walk, we are excited to offer a 1 mile Fun Walk. We will start the same time as the 5K runners and walk from the church to the cemetery, release a balloon in honor of our sweet boy, and walk back to the church. Fun awards will be given to walkers at the conclusion of the 5K and Fun Walk.

Start Time: 5 PM
Cost: $25.00
Shirt Guarantee: Pre-register by August 20 at midnight.
Swag Bags: First 150 overall registrants for 5K, fun walk, and mud run will receive a swag bag.

Mud Run

Fun Mud Run which includes a creek run, tires, balance beam, climbing walls, mud crawl, quintuple steps, monkey bars, large mud pit, and much more!!! (Open for ages 3 and up-will run heats by age group-unlimited runs until 4:30 pm)

Start Time: 3 PM
Cost: $25.00
Shirt Guarantee: Pre-register by August 20th at midnight.
Swag Bags: First 150 overall registrants for 5K, fun walk, and mud run will receive a swag bag.

Rinse down station, changing tent, towels, and bags for dirty clothes will be provided.

General Information

Pre-race announcements, National Anthem, and a short devotional will begin at 4:30 pm. Concessions will be open from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm also!!!

Wristbands: On sale for $3.00.
Payment: Online pre-registration payment will be by credit card. Cash and checks will be accepted on race day - please make check to: the P.H.I.L. Foundation.
Proceeds: 100% of all proceeds go to the P.H.I.L. Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
More Information: Visit www.philfoundation.org for more information about the P.H.I.L. Foundation.