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Saturday, December 5th, 2026
201 Simpson Road, Lenior City TN
Half · 5K
37–52°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
38–44°F
rain
2024
23–46°F
dry
2023
37–54°F
dry
2022
33–47°F
rain
2021
48–66°F
dry
2020
33–53°F
dry
2019
35–56°F
dry
2018
29–36°F
dry
2017
42–58°F
rain
2016
46–50°F
rain
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Race-day forecast says layers
37°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
2026 will be the year to Run LoCo Half Marathon and Elf on the Run 5K! The Run LoCo Half Marathon will be a certified out and back race course starting and finishing at the Tellico Lake Canal Day Use Area. Scenic views of the Tennessee River, Downtown Lenoir City and the Greenway will be featured on this certified course. All Runners will receive a swag bag at registration including a Run LoCo Hoodie. Finishers will receive a finisher medal, wonderful views and fantastic day. Runners need to be registered by October 20 to guarantee swag.
Half Marathon Race starts at 8am, Elf on the Run will start at 8:05.
5K Elf on the Run will also be an out and back race utilizing start and finish at Tellico Lake Canal Day Use Area. Elf runners will receive swag bags and hoodies at registration, finisher medals, wonderful views and fantastic day! Registrations by October 15 will be guaranteed swag. Runners are encouraged to dress as the Elf normally found on a shelf.
All races support the mission of the Loudon County Education Foundation!
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