Little River Run 5K

Little River Run 5K

The 7th Annual Little River Run 5K is set for 11 AM on Saturday, November 15th at the Townsend Abbey (7765 River Rd. Townsend, TN 37882). Join Keep Blount Beautiful (KBB) and Little River Watershed Association (LRWA) for a run (or walk!) by the Little River in view of the Great Smoky Mountains! The Little River Run 5K is a joint fundraising effort that brings together hundreds of people to celebrate the beauty of Blount County and promote environmental sustainability. All proceeds from the event benefit KBB and LRWA's many free programs, events, and initiatives that focus on environmental education and sustainability.

Registration

Both in-person and virtual race options are available and participants of all ages are welcome. The in-person race is a chip-timed event and will start promptly at 11 AM. Early-bird registration is $25 and ends at 11:59 PM Monday, September 8th. Registration will increase to $30 on Tuesday, September 10th at 12 AM. Registration will increase to $35 on Monday, November 10th at 12 AM. Children 12 and under can register for a rate of $15 at any time (age-based pricing will be applied at checkout). Virtual races are not chip-timed and are a flat rate of $30. Registration will also be available on race day until 10 AM but registration ahead of time is highly encouraged.

Virtual Runners

Virtual runners will not receive a chipped bib and therefore will not be eligible for an award. Virtual run times can be self-recorded (via apps such as Strava or Map My Run) and reported to Keep Blount Beautiful, [email protected], if you want to be added to RunSignUp.

Course Description

The race course is now certified! The run begins at the Townsend Abbey (7765 River Road, Townsend, Tennessee 37882) and moves along a flat course by the Little River. The course then curves to connect with the Townsend Historical Greenway for a short time before turning down a side road to end back at the Townsend Abbey.

T-Shirts

Runners should register by Wednesday, October 30th to be guaranteed a T-shirt. There will be a limited quantity of shirts available for those who sign up after October 29th. T-shirts may only be available to those who attend the race in-person unless picked up at the packet pickup.

Awards

Awards will be announced to the top three finishers, both male and female, and the 1st and 2nd finishers, both male and female, based on the following age brackets: 0-16, 17-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55-64, 65-74, 75+. Awards will be announced around 12 PM outside of the Townsend Abbey, weather permitting.

Packet Pickup (and Pint Night)

Runners registered for the 6th Annual Little River Run 5K can pick up their race packets on Thursday, November 13th from 5-8 PM. MORE INFO TO COME. Runners unable to make it to the packet pickup can get their packets on race day from 9 AM to 10:30 AM in front of the Townsend Abbey. Those who register after the packet pickup on November 13th will need to get their packet on race day.