Little River Rush Half Marathon
- Date Sat 16th May 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Maryville, Tennessee
- Price $75.20
- Races 1 race
- Distances Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Little River Rush Half Marathon on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in the picturesque town of Maryville, Blount County! This scenic race offers participants a unique opportunity to run one of the fastest half marathons in the region, surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of Townsend. The course begins at the Smoky Mountain Heritage Center and concludes at Heritage High School, featuring stunning views and a remarkable total downhill of over 600 feet, including a net downhill of more than 200 feet.
Runners can look forward to a well-organized event with convenient amenities such as multiple aid stations stocked with water and Gatorade, restrooms at key locations, and a bus transportation system to ensure a smooth journey to the start line. With awards for the top finishers and age group champions, this race promises to be both competitive and rewarding. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself while supporting local youth athletes through the Heritage High School Cross Country and Track programs! Join us for a day of fitness, camaraderie, and community spirit at the Little River Rush Half Marathon!
Runners can look forward to a well-organized event with convenient amenities such as multiple aid stations stocked with water and Gatorade, restrooms at key locations, and a bus transportation system to ensure a smooth journey to the start line. With awards for the top finishers and age group champions, this race promises to be both competitive and rewarding. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself while supporting local youth athletes through the Heritage High School Cross Country and Track programs! Join us for a day of fitness, camaraderie, and community spirit at the Little River Rush Half Marathon!
Organiser's Description
2026 race date is subject to change based on permit approval
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!
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. 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.Runner Check-In & Packet Pickup
You MUST pickup at one of the these times and locations. There will be no bibs handed out at start line area!
BIB PICK-UP:
TBD
GIVEAWAYS: Finisher Medals will be available
AWARDS: Award available the the Top 3 Overall (Male and Female), Top 3 for Age Groups (Male and Female) for 1-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+
RESTROOMS: Will be available from within the Heritage Visitors Center and at 3 locations on the course, as well as the parking/finishing area at Heritage High School.
AID STATIONS: Aid stations will be available at miles 4 , 7 & 10. These will be stocked with Water and Gatorade.
PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION: Runners must park at Heritage High school as runners will be bussed to the start/ Staging area at the Smoky Mountain Heritage center of Townsend. Parking will NOT be available from the Heritage center due to limited site size. Please plan on arriving early enough to be transported to the start area. Bus will leave promptly upon scheduled time, those who are are not on the bus will be expected to find their own transportation to the start line. The Bus Company has asked that the last bus leave the School at 6:15. Runners are allowed to be dropped off at the starting line, but please be mindful of the bus drop off and yield to all buses at the starting area. Busses will be for runners and volunteers only.
We will have a Bussing system set up to run from the Finish to the start/ area. After crossing the Finish Runners can receive their medals and awards and freely depart once they complete the race. Spectators may choose to set up their own transportation after crossing the finish line.
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.
For live results and Participant Tracking during the event follow runners using the below link:
LIVE RESULTS [https://my.raceresult.com/groups/6647/]
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!
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. 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.Runner Check-In & Packet Pickup
You MUST pickup at one of the these times and locations. There will be no bibs handed out at start line area!
BIB PICK-UP:
TBD
GIVEAWAYS: Finisher Medals will be available
AWARDS: Award available the the Top 3 Overall (Male and Female), Top 3 for Age Groups (Male and Female) for 1-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+
RESTROOMS: Will be available from within the Heritage Visitors Center and at 3 locations on the course, as well as the parking/finishing area at Heritage High School.
AID STATIONS: Aid stations will be available at miles 4 , 7 & 10. These will be stocked with Water and Gatorade.
PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION: Runners must park at Heritage High school as runners will be bussed to the start/ Staging area at the Smoky Mountain Heritage center of Townsend. Parking will NOT be available from the Heritage center due to limited site size. Please plan on arriving early enough to be transported to the start area. Bus will leave promptly upon scheduled time, those who are are not on the bus will be expected to find their own transportation to the start line. The Bus Company has asked that the last bus leave the School at 6:15. Runners are allowed to be dropped off at the starting line, but please be mindful of the bus drop off and yield to all buses at the starting area. Busses will be for runners and volunteers only.
We will have a Bussing system set up to run from the Finish to the start/ area. After crossing the Finish Runners can receive their medals and awards and freely depart once they complete the race. Spectators may choose to set up their own transportation after crossing the finish line.
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.
For live results and Participant Tracking during the event follow runners using the below link:
LIVE RESULTS [https://my.raceresult.com/groups/6647/]
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