Top Gun Night Run 6k
- Date
- September 11, 2026
- Distance
- Top Gun Night Run 6k · Top Gun Night Run 6k Commitment Sponsor Registration · Top Gun Night Run 6k Virtual Option
From the Organizer
The Capt. Jeff Kuss USMC Memorial hosts the annual Top Gun Night Run 6k on Friday, September 11 at 7:30 p.m. in Lee Victory Recreation Park in Smyrna. The 3.7 mile course includes the Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport and Smyrna Municipal golf course with the finish line at the memorial. Spectators and runners will enjoy live music and vendors in the park. The run will be chip-timed and USATF certified and limited to only 650 participants.
On June 2, 2016, our nation was deeply impacted by the plane crash of USMC Captain Jeff Kuss during the US Navy Blue Angels performance at the Great Tennessee Air Show, in Smyrna. Following this tragedy, the Smyrna community and Blue Angels fans around the country mourned and showed an outpouring of support for the Kuss Family. Town of Smyrna officials called upon the community to help establish a living memorial in tribute to the life, honorable service, and high ideals exhibited by Captain Kuss. The illuminated memorial is located in Smyrna’s Lee Victory Park along the beautiful greenway across from the Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport. As centerpiece to the memorial, the National Naval Aviation Museum has generously provided, on permanent loan to the Town of Smyrna, recently retired Blue Angel F/A-18 Hornet aircraft, BUNO 163498, which depicts Captain Kuss’ plane number 6.
Proceeds from the annual Top Gun Night Run 6k are applied directly to ongoing maintenance and upkeep of the Captain Jeff Kuss USMC Memorial in addition to funding the Memorial Scholarship created in 2023.
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
86°
Typical Low
58°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Smyrna 6s, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Smyrna, TN
Population
55,066
as of 2023
Elevation
547 ft
Nearest Airport
BNA
Nashville International Airport · 15 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- Race
- Top Gun Night Run 6k
- Date
- September 11, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Top Gun Night Run 6k?
- Top Gun Night Run 6k is a running race held in Smyrna, Tennessee on September 11, 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 Top Gun Night Run 6k?
- Friday, September 11, 2026 in Smyrna, Tennessee at 100 Sam Ridley Pkwy East, Smyrna, TN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Top Gun Night Run 6k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Top Gun Night Run 6k
Sep 11, 2026