Ridge Runner 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run
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About this race
Event Overview
Join us for our 11th Annual Ridge Runner 5K
Date, Time, and Location
- Date: Saturday, September 19th, 2026
- 5K Start Time: 9am
- 1 Mile Fun Run Start Time: 9:15am
- Location: Big Ridge State Park on State Hwy 61 between Norris and Maynardville
Course Description
- 5K Course: A beautiful trail run
- 1 Mile Fun Run: A simple asphalt course
- Directions: Take I-75 to exit 122, then follow Highway 61 east for approximately 12 miles
- GPS: Look for 1015 Big Ridge Park Rd, Maynardville, TN 37807 (Latitude: 36.26138, Longitude: -83.92165)
Registration & Fees
- 5K Preregistration: $30 online
- 5K Race Day Registration: $35
- 1 Mile Fun Run Preregistration: $15 online
- 1 Mile Fun Run Race Day Registration: $20
On-line registration available at Runsignup.com/RidgeRunner
Beneficiary
All Fees go to the Y for improving health & wellness programs & education for school age kids.
T-Shirts
T-shirts guaranteed to participants registered before September 11th.
Race Number Pick Up
Numbers will not be mailed. Pick up number at race site 45 minutes before the start.
Awards & Rewards
- Medals: Given to the top 3 male & female in each age category
- Ribbons: Given to all 1-mile fun run participants
Contact Information
For more information about running or volunteering, contact Race Director Teresa Johnson at (865) 922-9622 or [email protected]
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