Around the Bend Ten
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Around the Bend Five & Ten
The event takes place on 10/03/2026 in Strawberry Plains, Tennessee at 3100 W Old Andrew Johnson Hwy. Distances offered include:
- 10K loop course
- 5K out and back course
- 1 Mile kids run
Proceeds go to First Baptist Church of Strawberry Plains to support the church's free community food pantry, The Blessing Box, and a portion will support Tennessee Endurance to help local running athletes. Participants are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for the pantry.
Course details: the 5K is an out and back with about 150 feet of total elevation gain. The 10K is a loop that gains less than 250 feet overall and combines flats and gradual climbs with rural scenery. Both races begin at the intersection of Old Dandridge Pike and Old Andrew Johnson Hwy and finish in the east portion of the church parking lot. A kids 1 mile route is provided for children 10 and under; parents may join their registered children without registering themselves.
Additional information: 5K and 10K registrants receive a custom event T-shirt; fun run registrants may add a shirt for an extra fee. Restrooms are available at the start and finish area; there are no restrooms on course. Aid stations with water cups are located at mile 1 and mile 3. Parking is on the west side of the church lot and rear areas of Rush Strong School. Age-group awards are given in 10-year increments and the overall 10K winners receive cash prizes with time-based bonuses. Walkers are asked to use the mile or 5K and strollers are permitted only in the 1 mile event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
