Little River Rush Half Marathon
- Date
- May 14–15, 2027
- Distance
- Little River Rush 1/2 Marathon · Virtual Little River Rush 1/2 Marathon · Little River Rush 5K & more
From the Organizer
Experience one of the fastest and most scenic half marathons in East Tennessee. The Little River Rush Half Marathon offers a unique point-to-point course through the peaceful back roads of Townsend, surrounded by breathtaking mountain views and free from the congestion of busier race locations.
Starting at the Smoky Mountain Heritage Center, the course travels one direction to Heritage High School, showcasing over 600 feet of total descent and more than 200 feet of net downhill, making this a truly fast and rewarding race experience, It's really downhill, like actually, check the course profile down below! This course is USATF Certified for Age Group, National records or for using to get into other races requiring a time standard:
Race Details
Runner Check-In & Packet Pickup:
All participants must pick up their race bib during one of the scheduled packet pickup times:
Friday Evening May 15 5:00-7:00pm Super Chix Farragut Location 116 Brooklawn St, Farragut, TN 37934
Saturday Morning May 16 5:30- 7:00am from Parking / Finish area at Heritage High School 3741 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37804
Race Morning:
PARKING: ALL PARTICIPANTS SHOULD PARK AT THE HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL (FINISH AREA) AND BE BUSSED TO THE START!
*Parking at the start is up to individuals to determine transportation from finish to their vehicles.
Busses will transport participants from Finish to Start (Staging from Peaceful Side Social, Townsend Square Dr.)
RACE START: 7:30am
START: Peaceful Side Social (Townsend Square Dr.)
FINISH: Heritage High School
Finisher Medals:
All finishers will receive a custom finishers race medal.
Register by May 1 to guarantee your finisher medal!
Awards:
Top 3 Overall (Male & Female)
Top 3 per Age Group (Male & Female):
Under 19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70+
Shirts:
Order deadline is May 1st!
Race Day Amenities
Restrooms:
Portable will be available at Herritage High School, and also at the Start area. There will be also be Portables located along the course, locations TBA closer to race date.
Aid Stations:
Located at miles 4, 7, and 10. Each station will offer water and Gatorade.
Parking & Transportation:
All participants must park at Heritage High School, where buses will transport runners to the start staging area at Peaceful Side Social on Townsend Square Dr.
Please arrive early—the final bus will depart at 6:45 AM sharp.
Any runner missing the last shuttle will be responsible for their own transportation to the start line.
Runners may be dropped off at the start line; however, all vehicles must yield to buses.
Buses are reserved for runners and volunteers only.
After the race, runners are free to leave at their convenience, exiting from Tuckaleechee Pike will not be permitted with race traffic, please plan on using the E Lamar Alexander Pkwy entrance. Spectators are responsible for their own transportation.
Supporting Local Youth Athletes
Proceeds from the race benefit the Heritage High School Cross Country and Track & Field programs, supporting the next generation of student-athletes as they train and compete locally and regionally.
For Sponsorship information contact Race Director C. John Chavis at cjohnchavis@gmail.com
Donations are also accepted from the top of this page.
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
78°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Knoxville Mcghee Tyson Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Maryville, TN
Population
32,196
as of 2023
Elevation
948 ft
Nearest Airport
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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- Little River Rush Half Marathon
- Date
- May 14–15, 2027
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Little River Rush Half Marathon?
- Little River Rush Half Marathon is a running race held in Maryville, Tennessee on May 14, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Little River Rush Half Marathon?
- Friday, May 14, 2027 in Maryville, Tennessee at 3741 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Little River Rush Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Little River Rush Half Marathon
May 14, 2027