11th Annual Little Ironman: 5K, Fun Walk, and Mud Run

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1567 Gray Station Sulphur Springs Road, Jonesborough TN

Sunday, August 17th, 2025

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

11th 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 18, 2024

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

We are excited to be celebrating our 11th years of our Little Ironman event! Our theme this year is one of Josh's favorites, Star Wars! We hope you will join us in the celebration of Josh’s life and legacy he left for us...live loud and love BIG! So many wonderful memories!!! 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 and may the force be with you!

🕒 Race Details

LITTLE IRONMAN 5K

Digital timing by Trojan Timing

Start Time: 5 PM

Location: Sulphur Springs Community, includes a balloon release at Sulphur Springs Cemetery in honor of Josh.

Start/finish line, packet pick up and registration at Sulphur Springs Baptist Church from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Parking will be at Sulphur Springs School. Shuttles will run before and after the race.

Cost: Register now until August 16 at 6 pm is $25.00. Race day - $30.00.

To guarantee a shirt with the 2024 image, you must pre-register by August 16th at 6 pm. We will have a limited amount of 2024 shirts available on race day along with our past event shirts. All shirts will be available only while supplies last. We will not be placing a post-race order due to increased cost.

First 200 overall registrants for 5k, Fun Walk, and Mud Run will receive a swag bag.

🏆 Awards and Age Groups

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 Race Option

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: $30.00 (to help cover shipping cost)

Registration will end for the Virtual 5K on 08/09/24 at 4:00 pm. We will place your package in the mail on 08/10/24 in hopes you will receive your package before the official race date of 08/18/24.

First 200 overall registrants for 5k, Fun Walk, and Mud Run will receive a swag bag.

🚶 1 Mile Fun Walk

Start Time: 5 PM

If you prefer not to run and would like to walk, we are excited to offer a 1 mile Fun Walk. We will start at 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.

Cost: $25.00

To guarantee a shirt with the 2024 image, you must pre-register by August 16th at 6 pm. We will have a limited amount of 2024 shirts available race day along with our past event shirts. All shirts will be available only while supplies last. We will not be placing a post-race order due to increased cost.

First 200 overall registrants for 5k, fun walk, and mud run will receive a swag bag.

💦 Mud Run

Start Time: 3 PM

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)

Race day registration and packet pick up will be from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Parking will be at Sulphur Springs School. Shuttles will run before and after the race.

Cost: $25.00

First 200 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 will be on sale for $3.00.

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. Credit cards will be accepted via online registrations only.

100% of all proceeds go to the P.H.I.L. Foundation. Founded in 2010 in loving memory of Phil Adcock, to help families facing financial difficulties due to a health crisis. We are a 501(3)(c) non-profit organization. Go to www.philfoundation.org for more information about the P.H.I.L. Foundation.

With all our events and concessions, our hope is to offer a fun-filled day, with something for the entire family! Come out and help us celebrate Josh’s 20th Birthday and know you are making a difference in the lives of families in your community!

For More Information You Can Contact: littleironman@philfoundation.org