True Hero Veterans 5k
- Date
- November 14, 2026
- Location
- 9180 TN-68, Tellico Plains, TN
- Distance
- 7th Annual True Hero Veterans 5K
From the Organizer
Bring out your most patriotic threads and let's honor our veterans and active military!
Come race our one loop, Certified course starting and finishing at the Tellico Plains High School! The course runs through beautiful downtown Tellico Plains.
This race is presented by the Tellico Plains High School Baseball Team.
Huge thank you to the awesome guys at East Coast Adventures
for taking care of our timing and start/finish line!
Sign up by November 2nd to be guaranteed a t-shirt.
Race day schedule :
Packet Pickup 8am - 8:45am
Race starts at 9am
Awards Ceremony 10:15am
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
63°
Typical Low
35°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Tellico Plains, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Tellico Plains, TN
Elevation
1,021 ft
Nearest Airport
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 36 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- True Hero Veterans 5k
- Date
- November 14, 2026
- Location
- 9180 TN-68, Tellico Plains, TN
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the True Hero Veterans 5k?
- True Hero Veterans 5k is a running race held in Tellico Plains, Tennessee on November 14, 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 True Hero Veterans 5k?
- Saturday, November 14, 2026 in Tellico Plains, Tennessee at 9180 TN-68, Tellico Plains, TN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the True Hero Veterans 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
True Hero Veterans 5k
Nov 14, 2026