Heroes for Hope 5K - Maryville
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Event overview
Heroes for Hope 5K & Fun Run is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Maryville, Tennessee. The event is a fundraiser; all proceeds benefit New Hope Children's Advocacy Center, an organization that provides coordinated services for abused or traumatized children and their families in Blount County. The event offers an in-person 5K, a child fun run, and virtual participation.
Distances and entry
- 5K - Adult
- 5K - Child (10 and under)
- Fun Run - Child (10 and under)
- VIRTUAL 5K - All Ages
- Sleeping But Supporting
Some events have stated entry fees; registration opening is listed as December 31, 2025.
Logistics and race operations
The in-person 5K starts and finishes at the Maryville Amphitheater. Virtual participants may run or walk anywhere and must submit their time by 11:59pm on race day. Packet pick-up is scheduled for Friday, April 24 at the Maryville Greenbelt Pavilion. Race day check-in is available at the pavilion. Public parking locations are provided near Broadway, Church Street, and Harper.
The course is certified and has narrow sections, so a staggered start will be used; runners will be scored by chip time. Age-group awards will be announced and presented at the end of the 5K. The event is rain or shine and refunds are not offered. Children must be accompanied by a legal guardian, and pets must remain on a leash. Sponsors include local businesses. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
