Little River Rush Half Marathon

🏞️ Event Overview

Townsend offers breathtaking scenery as well as an escape from the busyness of other parts of East Tennessee, why not host one of the FASTEST half marathon around from such landscape!

🏃‍♀️ Course Details

• Location: The Little River Rush Half Marathon course will feature spectacular views, peaceful back roads and boasts an impressive 600+ ft of total downhill and over 200 ft net downhill in this point to point race.
• Start Point: Course begins at the Smoky Mountain Heritage Center in Townsend and will travel in one direction to finish at Heritage High School in this Blount County exclusive race.

🎁 Giveaways and Awards

GIVEAWAYS:

AWARDS:

🚻 Restroom Facilities

RESTROOMS: Will be available from within the Heritage Visitors Center and at 3 locations on the course.

💧 Aid Stations

AID STATIONS: Aid stations will be available at miles 4, 7 & 10. These will be stocked with Water and Gatorade.

🚗 Parking and Transportation

• Parking: Parking will take place at Heritage High School as runners will be bussed to the start/Staging area at the Smoky Mountain Heritage Center of Townsend.
• Bus Transport: Please plan on arriving early enough to be transported to the start area. Bus will leave promptly upon scheduled time: those who are not on the bus will be expected to find their own transportation to the start line.

🚌 Post-Race Transport

Race directors have set up a shuttle to run continuously from the Finish to the start/staging area where runners can freely depart after they complete their race. Spectators may choose to set up their own transportation after crossing the finish line.

💖 Beneficiary

Proceeds for this race will go to benefiting the Heritage High School Cross Country & Track programs to support our youth athletes and their endeavors to practice and compete at local and regional events.

📅 Race Date and Location

Date: May 17, 2025

Location: 123 Cromwell Dr, Townsend, TN

Learn more about the race here.