Ridge Runner 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run
- Date Sat 19th September 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Maynardville, Tennessee
- Price $16.90 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the 11th Annual Ridge Runner 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run, taking place on Saturday, September 19th, 2026, in the scenic Maynardville, Union! Lace up your running shoes and join us at 9 AM for the thrilling 5K trail run, followed by the family-friendly 1 Mile Fun Run starting at 9:15 AM. The beautiful 3.1-mile course will take you through the breathtaking trails of Big Ridge State Park, while the 1-mile fun run offers a straightforward asphalt route perfect for runners of all ages.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or looking to enjoy a fun day out with family and friends, this event is for you! Registration fees are affordable, with the 5K priced at $30 for preregistration and $35 on race day, and the Fun Run at $15 preregistration and $20 on race day. All proceeds benefit health and wellness programs for school-age children. Don’t forget, participants who register before September 11th are guaranteed a T-shirt. Join us for a rewarding experience with medals for top finishers in each age category and ribbons for all 1-mile participants
Whether you're a seasoned runner or looking to enjoy a fun day out with family and friends, this event is for you! Registration fees are affordable, with the 5K priced at $30 for preregistration and $35 on race day, and the Fun Run at $15 preregistration and $20 on race day. All proceeds benefit health and wellness programs for school-age children. Don’t forget, participants who register before September 11th are guaranteed a T-shirt. Join us for a rewarding experience with medals for top finishers in each age category and ribbons for all 1-mile participants
Organiser's Description
Join us for our 11th Annual Ridge Runner 5K
DATE TIME PLACE: Saturday, September 19th, 2026. 9am (5K); 9:15am (1 mile). Starts/finishes at Big
Ridge State Park on State Hwy 61 between Norris and Maynardville.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The 3.1 mile course is a beautiful trail run & the 1 mile fun run is a simple
asphalt course.
DIRECTIONS: Take I-75 to exit 122, then follow Highway 61 east for approximately 12 miles. Park
entrance is on the left. GPS junkies, look for 1015 Big Ridge Park Rd, Maynardville, TN 37807. Latitude,
Longitude: 36.26138, -83.92165.
REGISTRATION & FEES: $30 5K Preregistration; on-line registration. $35 race day registration.
$15 -1 mile Fun Run preregistration; on-line registration. $20 -1 mile Fun Run race day registration.
On-line registration available at Runsignup.com/RidgeRunner
*All Fees go to the Y for improving health & wellness programs & education for school age
kids.
T-SHIRTS: T-shirts guaranteed to participants registered before September 11th.
RACE NUMBER PICK UP: Numbers will not be mailed. Pick up number at race site 45 minutes
before the start.
AWARDS & REWARDS: Medals given to the top 3 male & females in each age category. Ribbons
given to all 1-mile fun run participants.
INFO FOR RUNNING OR VOLUNTEERING: Contact Race Director Teresa Johnson (865)922-9622
or
tjohnson@ymcaetn.org
DATE TIME PLACE: Saturday, September 19th, 2026. 9am (5K); 9:15am (1 mile). Starts/finishes at Big
Ridge State Park on State Hwy 61 between Norris and Maynardville.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The 3.1 mile course is a beautiful trail run & the 1 mile fun run is a simple
asphalt course.
DIRECTIONS: Take I-75 to exit 122, then follow Highway 61 east for approximately 12 miles. Park
entrance is on the left. GPS junkies, look for 1015 Big Ridge Park Rd, Maynardville, TN 37807. Latitude,
Longitude: 36.26138, -83.92165.
REGISTRATION & FEES: $30 5K Preregistration; on-line registration. $35 race day registration.
$15 -1 mile Fun Run preregistration; on-line registration. $20 -1 mile Fun Run race day registration.
On-line registration available at Runsignup.com/RidgeRunner
*All Fees go to the Y for improving health & wellness programs & education for school age
kids.
T-SHIRTS: T-shirts guaranteed to participants registered before September 11th.
RACE NUMBER PICK UP: Numbers will not be mailed. Pick up number at race site 45 minutes
before the start.
AWARDS & REWARDS: Medals given to the top 3 male & females in each age category. Ribbons
given to all 1-mile fun run participants.
INFO FOR RUNNING OR VOLUNTEERING: Contact Race Director Teresa Johnson (865)922-9622
or
tjohnson@ymcaetn.org
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