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 Maryville, Blount! This event promises to be one of the fastest and most scenic half marathons in East Tennessee, featuring a unique point-to-point course that takes you through the serene back roads of Townsend. Runners will enjoy stunning mountain views as they travel from the Smoky Mountain Heritage Center to Heritage High School, with a remarkable total descent of over 600 feet.
With a start time of 7:30 AM, participants will have the opportunity to relish the beauty of nature while navigating this fast and rewarding course. Aid stations will be available at miles 4, 7, and 10, providing water and Gatorade to keep you energized. Plus, all finishers will receive a custom race medal, and awards will be given to the top three overall male and female runners, as well as the top three in each age group. Join us for a day of athleticism and community spirit, with proceeds benefiting local youth athletes in the Heritage High School Cross Country and Track & Field programs. Donβt miss out on this fantastic event!
With a start time of 7:30 AM, participants will have the opportunity to relish the beauty of nature while navigating this fast and rewarding course. Aid stations will be available at miles 4, 7, and 10, providing water and Gatorade to keep you energized. Plus, all finishers will receive a custom race medal, and awards will be given to the top three overall male and female runners, as well as the top three in each age group. Join us for a day of athleticism and community spirit, with proceeds benefiting local youth athletes in the Heritage High School Cross Country and Track & Field programs. Donβt miss out on this fantastic event!
Organiser's Description
2026 RACE DATE SUBJECT TO CHANGE PENDING PERMIT APPROVAL
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.
RACE DETAILS
RUNNER CHECK-IN & PACKET PICKUP:
All participants must pick up their race bib during one of the scheduled packet pickup times (to be announced).
No bibs will be available at the start line.
START TIME: 7:30am
START LINE: TBD
FINISH LINE: Heritage High School
COURSE MAP:
Update course coming
GIVEAWAYS & AWARDS
FINISHER MEDALS:
All finishers will receive a custom race medal.
Awards:
Top 3 Overall (Male & Female)
Top 3 per Age Group (Male & Female):
119
2029
3039
4049
5059
6069
70+
Shirts:
The order deadline is May 1st
RACE DAY AMENITIES
RESTROOMS:
Available inside the Heritage Visitors Center, at three on-course locations, and at the finish line at Heritage High School.
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 line at the Smoky Mountain Heritage Center. Due to limited space, no parking will be available at the Heritage Center. ** Start line subject to change for 2026**
Please arrive earlythe final bus will depart at 6:15 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 will finish at Heritage High School and are free to leave at their convenience. 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.
LIVE RESULTS & PARTICIPANT TRACKING
For live results and Participant Tracking during the event follow runners using the below link:
LIVE RESULTS [https://my.raceresult.com/groups/6647/]
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.
RACE DETAILS
RUNNER CHECK-IN & PACKET PICKUP:
All participants must pick up their race bib during one of the scheduled packet pickup times (to be announced).
No bibs will be available at the start line.
START TIME: 7:30am
START LINE: TBD
FINISH LINE: Heritage High School
COURSE MAP:
Update course coming
GIVEAWAYS & AWARDS
FINISHER MEDALS:
All finishers will receive a custom race medal.
Awards:
Top 3 Overall (Male & Female)
Top 3 per Age Group (Male & Female):
119
2029
3039
4049
5059
6069
70+
Shirts:
The order deadline is May 1st
RACE DAY AMENITIES
RESTROOMS:
Available inside the Heritage Visitors Center, at three on-course locations, and at the finish line at Heritage High School.
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 line at the Smoky Mountain Heritage Center. Due to limited space, no parking will be available at the Heritage Center. ** Start line subject to change for 2026**
Please arrive earlythe final bus will depart at 6:15 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 will finish at Heritage High School and are free to leave at their convenience. 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.
LIVE RESULTS & PARTICIPANT TRACKING
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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Little River Rush 1/2 Marathon
Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt
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$75.20
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