Ridge Runner 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Distance
- 5k Run/Walk · 1 Mile Fun Run
From the Organizer
Join us for our 10th 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
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Ridge Runner 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run?
- Ridge Runner 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run is a running event held in Maynardville, TN. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Ridge Runner 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run?
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Maynardville, TN at 1015 Big Ridge Park Road, Maynardville, TN. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Ridge Runner 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Ridge Runner 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run
Sep 19, 2026