Tennessee · Half Marathon · 5K
Little River Rush Half Marathon
Little River Rush Half Marathon is a half marathon and 5K event held in Maryville, Tennessee. Its next confirmed date is Friday, May 14, 2027. About 1,700 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- May 14, 2027
- Location
- Maryville, TN
- Field size
- ~1,700 runners
Race details
- Date
- Friday, May 14, 2027
- Location
- Maryville, Tennessee
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 5K
- Field size
- About 1,700 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 6, 2026: not announced
- Start time
- 7:30 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; USATF certified
About the Little River Rush Half Marathon
Experience one of the fastest and most scenic half marathons in East Tennessee. The Little River Rush Half Marathon offers a unique point-to-point course through the peaceful back roads of Townsend, surrounded by breathtaking mountain views and free from the congestion of busier race locations. Starting at the Smoky Mountain Heritage Center, the course travels one direction to Heritage High School, showcasing over 600 feet of total descent and more than 200 feet of net downhill, making this a t…
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Little River Rush Half Marathon: common questions
- When is the Little River Rush Half Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Friday, May 14, 2027.
- Where is the Little River Rush Half Marathon held?
- In Maryville, Tennessee.
- What distances does the Little River Rush Half Marathon offer?
- Half Marathon and 5K.
- How many people run the Little River Rush Half Marathon?
- About 1,700 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Little River Rush Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Little River Rush Half Marathon?
- Registration status as last checked October 6, 2026: not announced. Listed fee for the longest distance, $70 (from runsignup.com, checked October 6, 2026).
- What time does the Little River Rush Half Marathon start?
- 7:30 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Little River Rush Half Marathon?
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; USATF certified.
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