Ridge Runner 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run

Event Overview

Join us for our 10th Annual Ridge Runner 5K

Date, Time & Place

• Date: Saturday, September 19th, 2026
• Time: 9:00 AM (5K): 9:15 AM (1 mile)
• Location: Big Ridge State Park on State Hwy 61 between Norris and Maynardville
• Address: 1015 Big Ridge Park Road, Maynardville, TN 37807

Course Description

• 5K Course: The 3.1 mile course is a beautiful trail run
• 1 Mile Course: The 1 mile fun run is a simple asphalt course
• Directions: Take I-75 to exit 122, then follow Highway 61 east for approximately 12 miles. Park entrance is on the left.
• GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 36.26138, Longitude: -83.92165

Registration & Fees

• 5K Preregistration: $30 (on-line registration)
• Race Day Registration: $35
• 1 Mile Fun Run Preregistration: $15 (on-line registration)
• 1 Mile Fun Run Race Day Registration: $20

On-line registration available at Runsignup.com/RidgeRunner. All Fees go to the Y for improving health & wellness programs & education for school age kids.

T-Shirts

• Guarantee: T-shirts guaranteed to participants registered before September 11th

Race Number Pick Up

• Details: Numbers will not be mailed
• Pick Up: 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

Information for Running or Volunteering

Contact Race Director Teresa Johnson at (865) 922-9622 or tjohnson@ymcaetn.org