3741 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville TN
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
Experience one of the fastest and most scenic half marathons in East Tennessee. The Little River Rush Half Marathon offers a unique point-to-point course through the peaceful back roads of Townsend, surrounded by breathtaking mountain views and free from the congestion of busier race locations.
Starting at the Smoky Mountain Heritage Center, the course travels one direction to Heritage High School, showcasing over 600 feet of total descent and more than 200 feet of net downhill, making this a truly fast and rewarding race experience. It's really downhill, like actually, check the course profile down below!
Runner Check-In & Packet Pickup:
PARKING: ALL PARTICIPANTS SHOULD PARK AT THE HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL (FINISH AREA) AND BE BUSSED TO THE START!
All finishers will receive a custom finishers race medal. Register by May 1 to guarantee your finisher medal!
Top 3 Overall (Male & Female)
Top 3 per Age Group (Male & Female):
Order deadline is May 1st!
Runners may be dropped off at the start line: however, all vehicles must yield to buses. Buses are reserved for runners and volunteers only.
After the race, runners are free to leave at their convenience. Exiting from Tuckaleechee Pike will not be permitted with race traffic, please plan on using the E Lamar Alexander Pkwy entrance. Spectators are responsible for their own transportation.
Proceeds from the race benefit the Heritage High School Cross Country and Track & Field programs, supporting the next generation of student-athletes as they train and compete locally and regionally.
For Sponsorship information contact Race Director C. John Chavis at cjohnchavis@gmail.com.
Donations are also accepted from the top of this page.
For more information and to register, visit the official race page: Little River Rush Half Marathon.
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