Scholars Run

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Event: 5K RUN AND 1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK
• Date and Time: 8:00 AM JULY 25, 2026
• Location: 502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN
• Race Link: Register Here

🥇 Triple Crown Participation

• Series Event: 2nd Event of the 2026 Healthy Blount Triple Crown of Running
• Other Events: 1st event - Spring Sprint, April 18: 3rd event - Reindeer Run, December 6
• Awards: Eligibility for Triple Crown cash awards, door prizes, and a special memento
• Participation: Chance at winning great Triple Crown door prizes worth a minimum of $50

💙 Beneficiary

• Cause: A portion of race proceeds benefit the Community Food Connection of Blount County

🏅 Event Details

• Race Venue: Cooper Athletic Center on the Maryville College Campus
• Check-in: 6:45-7:30 a.m. the day of the race
• The Course: 5K Course includes area city streets: 1 Mile Fun Walk/Run on Maryville College campus
• Race Times: 8:00 a.m. – 5K Run: 8:45 a.m. 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

📦 Pre-Race Package Pickup

• Date: Thursday before race day
• Time: 5 to 7 pm
• Location: Dick's Sporting Goods, 221 Hamilton Crossing Drive, Alcoa, TN 37701

👕 T-Shirts

• Participants: All participants will receive a high-quality short-sleeved unisex shirt
• Size Guarantee: Shirt size guaranteed to those who pre-register
• Day of Registration: Shirt provided while supplies last

🏆 Awards and Prizes

• Ceremony: Awards ceremony held on-site after the event
• Claiming Awards: Unclaimed awards available at Parks and Rec Office, 316 South Everett High Road, Maryville, TN from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Categories: Awards to top three finishers in each age group, top male/female overall and Masters winners in the 5K
• Participation Gift: All Fun Run/Walk participants will receive a participation gift

🚫 General Information

• Restrictions: No bicycles, roller blades, or dogs allowed on course
• Headsets: Use is not recommended due to traffic on race route

🍉 Refreshments

• Available: Post-race refreshments for all registered participants

📞 Contact Information

• For More Info: Contact Parks & Rec. office at (865) 983-9244
• Website: Visit Here