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
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
79°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Norris, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Maynardville, TN
Elevation
1,370 ft
Nearest Airport
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 30 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Date
- September 19, 2026
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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 race held in Maynardville, Tennessee on September 19, 2026. 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 Ridge Runner 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run?
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Maynardville, Tennessee at 1015 Big Ridge Park Road, Maynardville, TN. Check the 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 the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Ridge Runner 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run
Sep 19, 2026