Come enjoy the beauty of Tennessee's most popular state park. Cooler temps, shaded run course, and the highest free-falling waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains are just a few of the attractions of the Fall Creek Falls Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Runs. Post-race snacks and music for all participants. Centrally located between Nashville, Chattanooga, and Knoxville. Race start time is 7 AM Central Time. Aid Stations & Athlete Amenities - Aid stations will have cups of WATER & GATORADE & will be at each of 5 stations on loop. ATHLETES ARE URGED TO CARRY A BOTTLE OR CONTAINER FOR RE-FILL. Additional information and clarification will go out August 1st. T-SHIRTS & FINISHER MEDAL/AWARD FOR EACH DISTANCE. NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION . Packet pick up is Saturday, August 15 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM CST & Sunday, August 16 from 6 AM to 15 minutes prior to each race start. Half Marathon will start at 7:00 AM & 10K at 7:15 AM & 5K at 7:30 AM . Pre-event information will be sent to participants the week of th
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Fall Creek Falls Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Road Runs 2026 — Spencer, TN
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for August 16.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Spencer, TN.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
