Scholars Run
- Date Sat 26th July 2025 - Sun 27th July 2025
- Time 12:00AM EDT
- Location Maryville, Tennessee
- Price $27.75 - $43.65
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Scholars Run, taking place on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in the beautiful Maryville, Blount area! This exciting event features a 5K run and a 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, making it perfect for athletes of all ages and skill levels. The 5K starts at 8:00 AM, followed by the Fun Run/Walk at 8:45 AM, both set against the scenic backdrop of the Maryville College campus and local city streets.
As the second event of the 2025 Healthy Blount Triple Crown of Running, participants will have the chance to compete for amazing cash awards, door prizes, and a special memento by entering all three events in the series. Don’t miss the pre-race package pickup on July 24th, where you can secure your stylish event t-shirt! After the race, join us for refreshments and an awards ceremony to celebrate the top finishers in each age group. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a family looking for a fun day out, the Scholars Run is an event you won’t want to miss!
As the second event of the 2025 Healthy Blount Triple Crown of Running, participants will have the chance to compete for amazing cash awards, door prizes, and a special memento by entering all three events in the series. Don’t miss the pre-race package pickup on July 24th, where you can secure your stylish event t-shirt! After the race, join us for refreshments and an awards ceremony to celebrate the top finishers in each age group. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a family looking for a fun day out, the Scholars Run is an event you won’t want to miss!
Organiser's Description
5K RUN AND 1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK 8:00 AM JULY 26, 2025
2ND EVENT OF THE 2025 HEALTHY BLOUNT TRIPLE CROWN OF RUNNING. 1ST EVENT - SPRING SPRINT, APRIL 12TH. 3RD EVENT - REINDEER RUN, DECEMBER 7. THOSE PARTICIPATING IN ALL THREE 5K EVENTS WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR TRIPLE CROWN CASH AWARDS, DOOR PRIZES AND A SPECIAL MEMENTO. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL THREE EVENTS, YOU STILL HAVE A CHANCE AT WINNING THE GREAT TRIPLE CROWN DOOR PRIZES WORTH A MINIMUM OF $50 EACH IF YOU PARTICIPATE IN THE REINDEER RUN AND AT LEAST ONE OF THE OTHER TWO TRIPLE CROWN EVENTS. YOU ARE ELIGIBLE WHETHER YOU PARTICIPATE IN THE 5K RUN OR THE 1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK.
THE SCHOLARS RUN TRADITIONAL RACE WILL BE STAGED SATURDAY, JULY 26, 2025 - COOPER ATHLETIC CENTER ON THE MARYVILLE COLLEGE CAMPUS
CHECK-IN: 6:45-7:30 A.M. THE DAY OF RACE
THE COURSE: 5K Course includes area city streets. The 1 Mile Fun Walk/Run is situated entirely on the Maryville College campus.
RACE TIME: 8:00 a.m. 5K Run
8:45 a.m. 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
PRE RACE PACKAGE PICKUP AND REGISTRATION: July 24th, 5 to 7 pm. Dick's Sporting Goods in Hamilton Crossing 221 Hamilton Crossing Drive Alcoa, TN 37701
T-SHIRTS: All participants will receive an attractive, high-quality short sleeved unisex shirt! Shirt size guaranteed to those who pre-register. Anyone registering the day of event will receive a shirt while supplies last.
AWARDS/PRIZES: WE WILL STAGE AN AWARDS CEREMONY ON SITE AFTER THE EVENT. Any award not claimed will be available at the Parks and Rec Office located at 316 South Everett High Road Maryville, TN 37804 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. Awards will be given to the top three finishers in each age group and to the top male/female overall and Masters winners in the 5K. All Fun Run/Walk participants will receive a participation gift. AGE DIVISIONS: Male and Female: 8 and under, 9-11, 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and over. Male and Female Masters: Male and Female (40 and older)
GENERAL INFORMATION: No bicycles, roller blades or dogs are allowed on the course or to be used by any participant during the race. The use of headsets is not recommended due to traffic on race route.
REFRESHMENTS: post race refreshments will be available immediately following the race for all registered participants.
For more information on the Scholars Run or Triple Crown of Running, please contact the Parks & Rec. office at (865) 983-9244 or visit https://www.parksrec.com/special-events/triple-crown-running
2ND EVENT OF THE 2025 HEALTHY BLOUNT TRIPLE CROWN OF RUNNING. 1ST EVENT - SPRING SPRINT, APRIL 12TH. 3RD EVENT - REINDEER RUN, DECEMBER 7. THOSE PARTICIPATING IN ALL THREE 5K EVENTS WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR TRIPLE CROWN CASH AWARDS, DOOR PRIZES AND A SPECIAL MEMENTO. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL THREE EVENTS, YOU STILL HAVE A CHANCE AT WINNING THE GREAT TRIPLE CROWN DOOR PRIZES WORTH A MINIMUM OF $50 EACH IF YOU PARTICIPATE IN THE REINDEER RUN AND AT LEAST ONE OF THE OTHER TWO TRIPLE CROWN EVENTS. YOU ARE ELIGIBLE WHETHER YOU PARTICIPATE IN THE 5K RUN OR THE 1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK.
THE SCHOLARS RUN TRADITIONAL RACE WILL BE STAGED SATURDAY, JULY 26, 2025 - COOPER ATHLETIC CENTER ON THE MARYVILLE COLLEGE CAMPUS
CHECK-IN: 6:45-7:30 A.M. THE DAY OF RACE
THE COURSE: 5K Course includes area city streets. The 1 Mile Fun Walk/Run is situated entirely on the Maryville College campus.
RACE TIME: 8:00 a.m. 5K Run
8:45 a.m. 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
PRE RACE PACKAGE PICKUP AND REGISTRATION: July 24th, 5 to 7 pm. Dick's Sporting Goods in Hamilton Crossing 221 Hamilton Crossing Drive Alcoa, TN 37701
T-SHIRTS: All participants will receive an attractive, high-quality short sleeved unisex shirt! Shirt size guaranteed to those who pre-register. Anyone registering the day of event will receive a shirt while supplies last.
AWARDS/PRIZES: WE WILL STAGE AN AWARDS CEREMONY ON SITE AFTER THE EVENT. Any award not claimed will be available at the Parks and Rec Office located at 316 South Everett High Road Maryville, TN 37804 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. Awards will be given to the top three finishers in each age group and to the top male/female overall and Masters winners in the 5K. All Fun Run/Walk participants will receive a participation gift. AGE DIVISIONS: Male and Female: 8 and under, 9-11, 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and over. Male and Female Masters: Male and Female (40 and older)
GENERAL INFORMATION: No bicycles, roller blades or dogs are allowed on the course or to be used by any participant during the race. The use of headsets is not recommended due to traffic on race route.
REFRESHMENTS: post race refreshments will be available immediately following the race for all registered participants.
For more information on the Scholars Run or Triple Crown of Running, please contact the Parks & Rec. office at (865) 983-9244 or visit https://www.parksrec.com/special-events/triple-crown-running
Races
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5K Open
Incl. $3.65 Fee & Cotton/Poly Blend T-Shirt
Sat 26th July 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$43.65
CLOSEDWhether you walk or run one of the traditional 5K events, you are eligible for the Triple Crown of Running Door prizes in December (worth at least $50 each) if you participate in at least two (2) of the Healthy Blount Triple Crown of Running races. No bicycles, roller blades or dogs are allowed on the course or to be used by any participant during the race. The use of headsets is not recommended due to traffic on race route. -
1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $2.75 Fee & Cotton/Poly Blend T-Shirt
Sat 26th July 2025 (8:45AM EDT)
$27.75
CLOSEDWhether you walk or run one of the traditional 5K events, you are eligible for the Triple Crown of Running Door prizes in December (worth at least $50 each) if you participate in at least two (2) of the Healthy Blount Triple Crown of Running races. No bicycles, roller blades or dogs are allowed on the course or to be used by any participant during the race. The use of headsets is not recommended due to traffic on race route. -
Sleeping but Supporting
Incl. $2.75 Fee & Cotton/Poly Blend T-Shirt
Sat 26th July 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$27.75
CLOSED -
5K Virtual Event
Incl. $3.05 Fee
$33.05
CLOSEDThis is a "run anywhere" event. Participants can run or walk any 5K course they choose between July 7 and July 27. Participants are not eligible for awards. Participants will receive an event shirt that they can obtain at packet pickup. -
Wheelchair Athlete
Incl. $2.75 Fee & Cotton/Poly Blend T-Shirt
Sat 26th July 2025 (12:00AM EDT)
$27.75
CLOSED
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