Tour De Mater
- Date
- August 29, 2026
- Distance
- Tour De Mater
From the Organizer
Benefit Bicycle Ride to fund children charities and the Shop With a Cop Program. This ride will have Police Assistance throughout the County with plenty of rest stops and Lunch provided to all riders at the finish. Please come and support a great cause while riding and viewing some of the famous Tomato growing area of Grainger County!!!
Sponsor: Grainger County Parks and Recreation: www.graingerparks.com
Meal: A free meal will be provided beginning at 11am for all registered riders. Please stay and eat with us!
Routes:
17 Mile: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/427102641
24 Mile: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/427605195
62 Miles: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/427105970
Ride with GPS: https://ridewithgps.com/auto_approve/Event/456682/uh2YsEjVcduNOPu38Dg9il9nGgBVee3B
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*Climb for Cash Award!
- $100.00 for the 1st Male and 1st Female riders with the 1st fastest segment time at the top of Joppa Mountain.
- $50.00 for the 2nd Male and 2nd Female riders with the 2nd fastest segment time at the top of Joppa Mountain.
**Rules for Climb for Cash:
- Riders must be riding the 62 Mile route to be eligible.
- The Top 2 males and females who record the fastest times on the Joppa Mountain STRAVA Segment will be awarded a cash award at the end of the event. A winning rider does not have to beat the current KOM just be one of the top two male/female fastest times of the day.
- Race Official will verify the winners utilizing the "Joppa Mountain Segment" on STRAVA at the end of the event. Cash awards will be formally presented at that time. You must be present to claim your winnings. In the event a winner is not present, then their award will be donated to the "Shop with a Cop" children's fund.
- You must download your ride to STRAVA to be eligible for the cash prize. If you climb the segment and it's not recorded on STRAVA then you cannot be validated for the cash award.
- Joppa Mountain Segment: https://www.strava.com/segments/661298
- Riders riding electric bicycles will not be eligible for the cash awards but electric bicycles are welcomed to be used on any of the routes.
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
84°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Morristown Wfo, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Rutledge, TN
Elevation
1,334 ft
Nearest Airport
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 41 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Tour De Mater?
- Tour De Mater is a running race held in Rutledge, Tennessee on August 29, 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 Tour De Mater?
- Saturday, August 29, 2026 in Rutledge, Tennessee at 270 Justice Center Drive, Rutledge, TN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Tour De Mater?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Tour De Mater
Aug 29, 2026