Little River Rush Half Marathon
- Date Sat 16th May 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Maryville, Tennessee
- Price $85.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances Half Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Little River Rush Half Marathon on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in the scenic town of Maryville, Blount! This fast and picturesque half marathon takes participants through the serene back roads of Townsend, showcasing breathtaking mountain views and providing a refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle of larger races.
Starting at the Smoky Mountain Heritage Center and concluding at Heritage High School, this unique point-to-point course boasts an impressive total descent of over 600 feet, making it an ideal race for both seasoned runners and first-timers alike. With a race start time of 7:30 AM and well-placed aid stations along the route, participants will be fully supported as they tackle the beautiful 13.1-mile course. Plus, all finishers will receive a custom medal to commemorate their achievement! Join us for a day filled with community spirit and athleticism while supporting local youth athletes through the proceeds benefiting Heritage High School’s Cross Country and Track & Field programs. Don’t miss out on this must-do event in East Tennessee!
Starting at the Smoky Mountain Heritage Center and concluding at Heritage High School, this unique point-to-point course boasts an impressive total descent of over 600 feet, making it an ideal race for both seasoned runners and first-timers alike. With a race start time of 7:30 AM and well-placed aid stations along the route, participants will be fully supported as they tackle the beautiful 13.1-mile course. Plus, all finishers will receive a custom medal to commemorate their achievement! Join us for a day filled with community spirit and athleticism while supporting local youth athletes through the proceeds benefiting Heritage High School’s Cross Country and Track & Field programs. Don’t miss out on this must-do event in East Tennessee!
Organiser's Description
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!
RACE DETAILS
RUNNER CHECK-IN & PACKET PICKUP:
All participants must pick up their race bib during one of the scheduled packet pickup times:
Friday Evening May 15 5:00-7:30pm Super Chix Farragut Location 116 Brooklawn St, Farragut, TN 37934
Saturday Morning May 16 5:30- 7:00am from Parking / Finish area at Heritage High School 3741 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37804
RACE MORNING:
PARKING: ALL PARTICIPANTS SHOULD PARK AT THE HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL (FINISH AREA) AND BE BUSSED TO THE START!
*Parking at the start is up to individuals to determine transportation from finish to their vehicles.
Busses will transport participants from Finish to Start (Staging from Peaceful Side Social, Townsend Square Dr.)
RACE START: 7:30am
START: Peaceful Side Social (Townsend Square Dr.)
FINISH: Heritage High School
FINISHER MEDALS:
All finishers will receive a custom finishers race medal.
Register by May 1 to guarantee your finisher medal!
Awards:
Top 3 Overall (Male & Female)
Top 3 per Age Group (Male & Female):
Under 19, 2029, 3039, 4049, 5059, 6069, 70+
Shirts:
Order deadline is May 1st!
RACE DAY AMENITIES
RESTROOMS:
Portable will be available at Herritage High School, and also at the Start area. There will be also be Portables located along the course, locations TBA closer to race date.
AID STATIONS:
Located at miles 4, 7, and 10. Each station will offer water and Gatorade.
PARKING & TRANSPORTATION:
All participants must park at Heritage High School, where buses will transport runners to the start staging area at Peaceful Side Social on Townsend Square Dr.
Please arrive earlythe final bus will depart at 6:45 AM sharp.
Any runner missing the last shuttle will be responsible for their own transportation to the start line.
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.
SUPPORTING LOCAL YOUTH ATHLETES
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.
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!
RACE DETAILS
RUNNER CHECK-IN & PACKET PICKUP:
All participants must pick up their race bib during one of the scheduled packet pickup times:
Friday Evening May 15 5:00-7:30pm Super Chix Farragut Location 116 Brooklawn St, Farragut, TN 37934
Saturday Morning May 16 5:30- 7:00am from Parking / Finish area at Heritage High School 3741 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37804
RACE MORNING:
PARKING: ALL PARTICIPANTS SHOULD PARK AT THE HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL (FINISH AREA) AND BE BUSSED TO THE START!
*Parking at the start is up to individuals to determine transportation from finish to their vehicles.
Busses will transport participants from Finish to Start (Staging from Peaceful Side Social, Townsend Square Dr.)
RACE START: 7:30am
START: Peaceful Side Social (Townsend Square Dr.)
FINISH: Heritage High School
FINISHER MEDALS:
All finishers will receive a custom finishers race medal.
Register by May 1 to guarantee your finisher medal!
Awards:
Top 3 Overall (Male & Female)
Top 3 per Age Group (Male & Female):
Under 19, 2029, 3039, 4049, 5059, 6069, 70+
Shirts:
Order deadline is May 1st!
RACE DAY AMENITIES
RESTROOMS:
Portable will be available at Herritage High School, and also at the Start area. There will be also be Portables located along the course, locations TBA closer to race date.
AID STATIONS:
Located at miles 4, 7, and 10. Each station will offer water and Gatorade.
PARKING & TRANSPORTATION:
All participants must park at Heritage High School, where buses will transport runners to the start staging area at Peaceful Side Social on Townsend Square Dr.
Please arrive earlythe final bus will depart at 6:45 AM sharp.
Any runner missing the last shuttle will be responsible for their own transportation to the start line.
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.
SUPPORTING LOCAL YOUTH ATHLETES
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.
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