Hero's Hill Challenge
- Date Sat 21st March 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Knoxville, Tennessee
- Price $17.00 - $104.80
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Hero's Hill Challenge on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Knoxville, Knox! This inspiring event not only showcases the beauty of Johnson University but also supports a vital cause—ending veteran homelessness. Participants can choose from several engaging race options, including a scenic 5k run starting at 8:00 AM, where awards will be given for top finishers in various age categories. Families and friends can also join the fun with a Family Walk/Run at 8:30 AM, making it an inclusive and enjoyable experience for all ages.
For those looking for a unique challenge, the Hero's Challenge invites teams of four to tackle a series of physical tasks, including a mile run, burpees, lunges, and squats, before crossing the finish line together. This exciting event is designed to bring the community together to support veterans who have bravely served our country. So lace up your shoes and be part of this fantastic day that combines fitness, camaraderie, and a heartfelt mission to provide a home for those who need it most!
For those looking for a unique challenge, the Hero's Challenge invites teams of four to tackle a series of physical tasks, including a mile run, burpees, lunges, and squats, before crossing the finish line together. This exciting event is designed to bring the community together to support veterans who have bravely served our country. So lace up your shoes and be part of this fantastic day that combines fitness, camaraderie, and a heartfelt mission to provide a home for those who need it most!
Organiser's Description
Operation Hero's Hill is a transformative initiative by Mayor Glenn Jacobs, dedicated to ending veteran homelessness by providing safe, stable, and dignified housing for those who have given much in defense of our country. No Veteran should be without a place to call home in the country they swore to defend, and with your support, Operation Hero's Hill can provide safe shelter to 20 unhoused Veterans currently living here in our community. Join us as we run, walk, and muscle-up for this amazing cause.
DATE/TIME/PLACE:
March 21, 2026 / 8:00 AM / Johnson University Campus
EVENTS:
5k Run - Johnson University provides a picturesque backdrop for our 5k route. Overall and age group awards (10-year age increments) will be presented to the quickest participants!
Family Walk/Run (8:30a) - Take in the beauty of the campus and enjoy supporting an amazing cause. Family-friendly and stroller-friendly!
Hero's Challenge - 2 options - Solo () or on a team of 4 (male, female, coed, Jr. ROTC) - complete the series -- 1 mile run, 140 burpees, 140 lunges, 140 squats, 1 mile to run finish.
HERO'S CHALLENGE INFO:
* All team members run the first mile together.
* The exercises may be divided among team members in any manner.
* Only one member may perform exercises at a time, after which they must tag the next participant (a single member may complete all exercises if desired). Not every team member is required to participate in an exercise.
* Each exercise must be fully completed before moving on to the next.
* All team members then run together to the finish.
DATE/TIME/PLACE:
March 21, 2026 / 8:00 AM / Johnson University Campus
EVENTS:
5k Run - Johnson University provides a picturesque backdrop for our 5k route. Overall and age group awards (10-year age increments) will be presented to the quickest participants!
Family Walk/Run (8:30a) - Take in the beauty of the campus and enjoy supporting an amazing cause. Family-friendly and stroller-friendly!
Hero's Challenge - 2 options - Solo () or on a team of 4 (male, female, coed, Jr. ROTC) - complete the series -- 1 mile run, 140 burpees, 140 lunges, 140 squats, 1 mile to run finish.
HERO'S CHALLENGE INFO:
* All team members run the first mile together.
* The exercises may be divided among team members in any manner.
* Only one member may perform exercises at a time, after which they must tag the next participant (a single member may complete all exercises if desired). Not every team member is required to participate in an exercise.
* Each exercise must be fully completed before moving on to the next.
* All team members then run together to the finish.
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 21st March 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$32.00
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Hero Challenge - Team
Incl. $4.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 21st March 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$104.80
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Family Walk
Incl. $2.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 21st March 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$17.00
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Hero's Hill Challenge - Individual
Incl. $2.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 21st March 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.00
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Location
Johnson University, 7900 Johnson Dr, Knoxville, 37998, TN, United States
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