Little River Rush Half Marathon – Maryville, TN 2026

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 truly fast and rewarding race experience, It's really downhill, like actually, check the course profile down below! Race Details Runner Check-In & Packet Pickup: All participants must pick up their race bib during one of the scheduled packet pickup times: Thursday Evening 5/14 5-7:30pm (Location TBA) Saturday Morning 5/16 6:00- 7:00am from Parking/ Finish area at Heritage High School Race Morning: PARKING: ALL PARTICIPANTS SHOULD PARK AT THE HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL (FINISH AREA) AND BE BUSSED TO THE