Ridge Runner 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run

Join us for our 11th Annual Ridge Runner 5K

DATE TIME PLACE: Saturday, September 19th, 2026. 9am (5K); 9:15am (1 mile). Starts/finishes at Big Ridge State Park on State Hwy 61 between Norris and Maynardville.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The 3.1 mile course is a beautiful trail run & the 1 mile fun run is a simple asphalt course. DIRECTIONS: Take I-75 to exit 122, then follow Highway 61 east for approximately 12 miles. Park entrance is on the left. GPS junkies, look for 1015 Big Ridge Park Rd, Maynardville, TN 37807. Latitude, Longitude: 36.26138, -83.92165. REGISTRATION & FEES: $30 5K Preregistration; on-line registration. $35 race day registration. $15 -1 mile Fun Run preregistration; on-line registration. $20 -1 mile Fun Run race day registration. On-line registration available at Runsignup.com/RidgeRunner *All Fees go to the Y for improving health & wellness programs & education for school age kids. T-SHIRTS: T-shirts guaranteed to participants registered before September 11th. RACE NUMBER PICK UP: Numbers will not be mailed. Pick up number at race site 45 minutes before the start. AWARDS & REWARDS: Medals given to the top 3 male & females in each age category. Ribbons given to all 1-mile fun run participants. INFO FOR RUNNING OR VOLUNTEERING: Contact Race Director Teresa Johnson (865)922-9622 or tjohnson@ymcaetn.org