
Maryville, United States of America · Saturday 16 May 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: Friday Evening May 15 5:00-7:30pm Super Chix Farragut Location 116 Brooklawn St, Farragut, TN 37934 Saturday Morning May 16 5:30- 7:00am from Parking / Finish area at Heritage High School 3741 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37804 Race Morning: PARKING: ALL PARTICIPANTS SHOULD PARK AT THE HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL (FINISH AREA) AND BE BUSSED TO THE START! *Parking at the start is up to individuals to determine transportation from finish to their vehicles. Busses will transport participants from Finish to Start (Staging from Peaceful Side Social, Townsend Square Dr.) RACE START : 7:30am START: Peaceful Side Social (Townsend Square Dr.) FINISH: Heritage High School Finisher Medals: All finishers will receive a custom finishers race medal. Register by May 1 to guarantee your finisher medal! Awards: Top 3 Overall (Male & Female) Top 3 per Age Group (Male & Female): Under 19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70 Shirts: Order deadline is May 1st! Race Day Amenities Restrooms: Portable will be available at Herritage High School, and also at the Start area. There will be also be Portables located along the course, locations TBA closer to race date. Aid Stations: Located at miles 4, 7, and 10. Each station will offer water and Gator
Adjusted Time
1:44:09
Time difference: -0.8 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Little River Rush Half Marathon is a half marathon held in Maryville, United States of America, scheduled for Saturday 16 May 2026. The course is run on road surface with 0m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 0m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Little River Rush Half Marathon website.
This is a very flat course with only 0m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 0m to 0m above sea level — a 0m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
Based on historical weather data for May, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Moderate temperatures between 12°C and 30°C are expected. While comfortable for most runners, those targeting fast times should pay attention to hydration, as these temperatures can impact performance over the full distance. There is a low chance of rain (2%), so dry conditions are likely.
Little River Rush Half Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
Our difficulty rating for Little River Rush Half Marathon is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based half marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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