5K RUN AND 1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK 8:00 AM JULY 25, 2026 2nd Event of the 2026 Healthy Blount Triple Crown of Running. 1st event - Spring Sprint, April 18. 3rd event - Reindeer Run, December 6. Those participating in ALL THREE 5K events will be eligible for Triple Crown cash awards, door prizes and a special memento. If you are unable to participate in ALL THREE events, you still have a chance at winning the great Triple Crown door prizes worth a minimum of $50 each if you participate in the Reindeer Run and at least one of the other two Triple Crown events. You are eligible whether you participate in the 5K Run or the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk. A portion of race proceeds benefit the Community Food Connection of Blount County. The Scholars Run traditional race will be staged Saturday, July 25, 2026 - Cooper Athletic Center on the Maryville College Campus CHECK-IN: 6:45-7:30 a.m. the day of race THE COURSE: 5K Course includes area city streets. The 1 Mile Fun Walk/Run is situated entirely on the
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for July 25.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Maryville, 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
