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When
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Where
1015 Big Ridge Park Road, Maynardville TN
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
About this race
Race Overview
Join us for our 11th Annual Ridge Runner 5K
Date and Time
- 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, follow Highway 61 east for approximately 12 miles
- GPS Coordinates: 1015 Big Ridge Park Rd, Maynardville, TN 37807. Latitude, Longitude: 36.26138, -83.92165
Registration & Fees
- 5K Preregistration: $30 (online registration)
- Race Day Registration: $35
- 1 Mile Fun Run Preregistration: $15 (online registration)
- 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
- Mailing: 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
Contact Information
For more information on running or volunteering, contact Race Director Teresa Johnson at (865) 922-9622 or tjohnson@ymcaetn.org.
Course map
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