Hometown Heroes 5k
- Date Sat 5th September 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Mountain City, Tennessee
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of community spirit and fun at the 1st Annual Hometown Heroes 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, September 5th, 2026, in the charming Mountain City, Johnson. This exciting event not only promises a thrilling race experience for participants of all ages but also supports a noble cause—every dollar raised will benefit the Elk Mills-Poga Volunteer Fire Department, our local heroes who bravely serve the community.
Lace up your sneakers and join us for this memorable 5K where every participant will receive an official race t-shirt and enjoy full access to the 3rd Annual First Responder Ribfest that follows the race. Indulge in a mouth-watering BBQ lunch to refuel after crossing the finish line, making it a perfect day for families and friends. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run for a cause and celebrate with the biggest barbecue festival in the region. We can't wait to see you at the start line on September 5th!
Lace up your sneakers and join us for this memorable 5K where every participant will receive an official race t-shirt and enjoy full access to the 3rd Annual First Responder Ribfest that follows the race. Indulge in a mouth-watering BBQ lunch to refuel after crossing the finish line, making it a perfect day for families and friends. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run for a cause and celebrate with the biggest barbecue festival in the region. We can't wait to see you at the start line on September 5th!
Organiser's Description
LACE UP YOUR SNEAKERS AND GET READY FOR THE 1ST ANNUAL HOMETOWN HEROES 5K RUN/WALK ROAD RACE! EVERY DOLLAR RAISED FROM THE 5K GOES DIRECTLY TO THE ELK MILLS-POGA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT TO SUPPORT OUR LOCAL HEROES. EVERY PARTICIPANT WILL RECEIVE AN OFFICIAL RACE T-SHIRT, FULL ENTRY INTO THE 3RD ANNUAL FIRST RESPONDER RIBFEST IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE RACE, AND A DELICIOUS BBQ LUNCH TO REFUEL AFTER CROSSING THE FINISH LINE. DONT MISS YOUR CHANCE TO BE PART OF A FANTASTIC RACE AND THE _BIGGEST BARBECUE FESTIVAL_ IN THE REGION. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT THE START LINE ON SEPTEMBER 5TH!
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
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Location
1203 Harbin Hill Rd, Mountain City, 37683, TN, United States
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