Olympia PC Half Marathon
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Past event
6:30 AM EDT
Maryville, Tennessee
$59.30 · 1 race
Half Marathon
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Olympia PC Half Marathon on Saturday, May 11th, 2024, in the beautiful Maryville, Blount area! This exciting race will take place on the picturesque Maryville-Alcoa Greenway system, offering runners a unique out-and-back course that showcases the scenic beauty of East Tennessee. Starting from the Olympia Athletic Club, participants will run approximately 6.55 miles, navigating the lush greenway while engaging with local walkers, bikers, and families enjoying the outdoors.
This event is designed for a limited field, with only 50 runners allowed, making it an intimate and friendly environment. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to secure your spot early! Runners should be prepared to complete the course in a time of 2 hours or less, as the route is open to traffic and features four road crossings. Enjoy custom event T-shirts and the chance to win awards for the top finishers in each gender and various age groups. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and celebrate the vibrant running community in Maryville!
This event is designed for a limited field, with only 50 runners allowed, making it an intimate and friendly environment. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to secure your spot early! Runners should be prepared to complete the course in a time of 2 hours or less, as the route is open to traffic and features four road crossings. Enjoy custom event T-shirts and the chance to win awards for the top finishers in each gender and various age groups. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and celebrate the vibrant running community in Maryville!
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Olympia PC Half Marathon
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed6:30 AM EDT
$59.30
Organiser's description
WELCOME TO THE MARYVILLE/ ALCOA GREENBELT!
This race will take place on the Fast and Fresh Maryville-Alcoa Greenway system located in Blount County. The course will start from our host location at Olympia Athletic Club and travel on an out and back course starting from the lower lot behind the facility heading North (toward Pellissippi Pkwy), turn around, and head back to the start. This event is low key and is CAPPING AT 50 runners total. Registration is First come-First available. Please, only runners who anticipate completing the course in 200 should consider signing up. Course will be open to traffic meaning roads will not be closed off, No worries- This is a full Greenway course (4 road crossings) with plenty of directions. Runners should anticipate seeing locals on the greenway walking, biking or pushing strollers.
**RACE UPDATE 5/10 @ 5
*Due to sudden construction updates (announced 5/7/24) & Flooding on the course we will have to alter our route up for accessible greenway terrain. Due to this change the course this year will NOT be certified (USATF Cert. code TN21029MS). Race will begin across the street from Olympia Lower Public parking lot on the Greenway, Course will consist of TWO out and back lengths (Approximately 3.27mi each length, 6.55mi each lap). Due to major flooding on the course nothing beyond this is accessible or safe causing such drastic course changes. Thanks you rainy-spring of East Tennessee!
UPDATED COURSE LINK https://www.strava.com/activities/11380241052
RACE SHIRTS: T-shirts will be custom made for this event (Adult unisex sizes only). Orders close on 5/3.
PACKET PICK-UP day of race only, please plan accordingly morning of.
AWARDS Top 3 per gender as well as top Age Group individual per gender every 20 year increment.
This race will take place on the Fast and Fresh Maryville-Alcoa Greenway system located in Blount County. The course will start from our host location at Olympia Athletic Club and travel on an out and back course starting from the lower lot behind the facility heading North (toward Pellissippi Pkwy), turn around, and head back to the start. This event is low key and is CAPPING AT 50 runners total. Registration is First come-First available. Please, only runners who anticipate completing the course in 200 should consider signing up. Course will be open to traffic meaning roads will not be closed off, No worries- This is a full Greenway course (4 road crossings) with plenty of directions. Runners should anticipate seeing locals on the greenway walking, biking or pushing strollers.
**RACE UPDATE 5/10 @ 5
*Due to sudden construction updates (announced 5/7/24) & Flooding on the course we will have to alter our route up for accessible greenway terrain. Due to this change the course this year will NOT be certified (USATF Cert. code TN21029MS). Race will begin across the street from Olympia Lower Public parking lot on the Greenway, Course will consist of TWO out and back lengths (Approximately 3.27mi each length, 6.55mi each lap). Due to major flooding on the course nothing beyond this is accessible or safe causing such drastic course changes. Thanks you rainy-spring of East Tennessee!
UPDATED COURSE LINK https://www.strava.com/activities/11380241052
RACE SHIRTS: T-shirts will be custom made for this event (Adult unisex sizes only). Orders close on 5/3.
PACKET PICK-UP day of race only, please plan accordingly morning of.
AWARDS Top 3 per gender as well as top Age Group individual per gender every 20 year increment.
Location
398 Olympia Dr, Maryville, 37804, TN, United States
Olympia PC Half Marathon
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