Top Gun Night Run 6k
- Date Fri 11th September 2026
- Time 7:30PM CDT
- Location Smyrna, Tennessee
- Price $54.98 - $108.35
- Races 3 races
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable evening at the Top Gun Night Run 6k, taking place on Friday, September 11, 2026, in beautiful Smyrna, Rutherford! This exciting event kicks off at 7:30 p.m. in Lee Victory Recreation Park, where runners will tackle a scenic 3.7-mile course that winds through the Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport and the picturesque Smyrna Municipal Golf Course, culminating at the inspiring Capt. Jeff Kuss USMC Memorial.
Participants can look forward to a chip-timed and USATF certified race, with entries limited to 650 runners. Beyond the race, attendees will enjoy a vibrant atmosphere filled with live music and a variety of vendors, making it a perfect evening for the entire community. This annual event not only celebrates the memory of Captain Jeff Kuss, who tragically lost his life in 2016 but also supports the ongoing maintenance of the memorial and funds a scholarship established in his honor. Join us for a night of camaraderie, remembrance, and healthy competition in Smyrna!
Participants can look forward to a chip-timed and USATF certified race, with entries limited to 650 runners. Beyond the race, attendees will enjoy a vibrant atmosphere filled with live music and a variety of vendors, making it a perfect evening for the entire community. This annual event not only celebrates the memory of Captain Jeff Kuss, who tragically lost his life in 2016 but also supports the ongoing maintenance of the memorial and funds a scholarship established in his honor. Join us for a night of camaraderie, remembrance, and healthy competition in Smyrna!
Organiser's Description
The Capt. Jeff Kuss USMC Memorial hosts the annual Top Gun Night Run 6k on Friday, September 11 at 7:30 p.m. in Lee Victory Recreation Park in Smyrna. The 3.7 mile course includes the Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport and Smyrna Municipal golf course with the finish line at the memorial. Spectators and runners will enjoy live music and vendors in the park. The run will be chip-timed and USATF certified and limited to only 650 participants.
On June 2, 2016, our nation was deeply impacted by the plane crash of USMC Captain Jeff Kuss during the US Navy Blue Angels performance at the Great Tennessee Air Show, in Smyrna. Following this tragedy, the Smyrna community and Blue Angels fans around the country mourned and showed an outpouring of support for the Kuss Family. Town of Smyrna officials called upon the community to help establish a living memorial in tribute to the life, honorable service, and high ideals exhibited by Captain Kuss. The illuminated memorial is located in Smyrnas Lee Victory Park along the beautiful greenway across from the Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport. As centerpiece to the memorial, the National Naval Aviation Museum has generously provided, on permanent loan to the Town of Smyrna, recently retired Blue Angel F/A-18 Hornet aircraft, BUNO 163498, which depicts Captain Kuss plane number 6.
Proceeds from the annual Top Gun Night Run 6k are applied directly to ongoing maintenance and upkeep of the Captain Jeff Kuss USMC Memorial in addition to funding the Memorial Scholarship created in 2023.
On June 2, 2016, our nation was deeply impacted by the plane crash of USMC Captain Jeff Kuss during the US Navy Blue Angels performance at the Great Tennessee Air Show, in Smyrna. Following this tragedy, the Smyrna community and Blue Angels fans around the country mourned and showed an outpouring of support for the Kuss Family. Town of Smyrna officials called upon the community to help establish a living memorial in tribute to the life, honorable service, and high ideals exhibited by Captain Kuss. The illuminated memorial is located in Smyrnas Lee Victory Park along the beautiful greenway across from the Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport. As centerpiece to the memorial, the National Naval Aviation Museum has generously provided, on permanent loan to the Town of Smyrna, recently retired Blue Angel F/A-18 Hornet aircraft, BUNO 163498, which depicts Captain Kuss plane number 6.
Proceeds from the annual Top Gun Night Run 6k are applied directly to ongoing maintenance and upkeep of the Captain Jeff Kuss USMC Memorial in addition to funding the Memorial Scholarship created in 2023.
Races
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Top Gun Night Run 6k
Incl. $4.98 Fee & Dri Fit T Shirt & Finisher Medal
Fri 11th September 2026 (7:30PM CDT)
$54.98
**Race T-shirt, Finisher Medal, and race packet included with the price of registration. -
Top Gun Night Run 6k Commitment Sponsor Registration
Incl. $8.35 Fee & Dri Fit T Shirt & Finisher Medal
Fri 11th September 2026 (7:30PM CDT)
$108.35
**Race T-shirt, Finisher Medal, Race Packet, & recognition of sponsorship on race website included with Commitment Sponsor registration fee. -
Top Gun Night Run 6k Virtual Option
Incl. $6.60 Fee & Dri Fit T Shirt & Finisher Medal
$80.60
**Race T-shirt & Finisher Medal will be included with cost of the registration fee.
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100 Sam Ridley Pkwy East, Smyrna, 37167, TN, United States
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