Hometown Heroes 5k
Hometown Heroes 5k is a running race on September 5, 2026 in Mountain City, TN, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- September 5, 2026 (44 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Lace up your sneakers and get ready for the 1st Annual Hometown Heroes 5K Run/Walk road race! Every dollar raised from the 5K goes directly to the Elk Mills-Poga Volunteer Fire Department to support our local heroes. You entry includes all access to the 3rd Annual First Responder Ribfest. It's the experience of the summer. Scroll down to learn more! We look forward to seeing you at the start line on September 5th!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
80°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mtn City 2, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Mountain City, TN
City Elevation
2,861 ft
Nearest Airport
TRI
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport · 33 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 99 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Hometown Heroes 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
44
Days to train
- Race
- Hometown Heroes 5k
- Date
- September 5, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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Running
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Mountain City than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Hometown Heroes 5k
Sep 5, 2026