Mountain City Mammoth 5K/10K
- Date
- April 17, 2027
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk · 10K Run
From the Organizer
9:00 am. Enhance your fitness and show your grit on this challenging 5K or 10K course that will carry you through the heart of scenic Mountain City and into the beautiful countryside of Johnson County. This community driven event raises money for underfunded extra curricular activities at Johnson County High School and Middle School. All money raised goes directly to the programs and the kids.
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
68°
Typical Low
40°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mtn City 2, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Mountain City, TN
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
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Mountain City Mammoth 5K/10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
313
Days to train
- Race
- Mountain City Mammoth 5K/10K
- Date
- April 17, 2027
Coming Up
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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 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
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 Mountain City Mammoth 5K/10K?
- Mountain City Mammoth 5K/10K is a running race held in Mountain City, Tennessee on April 17, 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 Mountain City Mammoth 5K/10K?
- Saturday, April 17, 2027 in Mountain City, Tennessee at 425 North Shady Street, Mountain City, TN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Mountain City Mammoth 5K/10K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Mountain City Mammoth 5K/10K
Apr 17, 2027