Hero's Hill Challenge

MAR

21

2026

Run, walk, or take on a unique fitness challenge at Johnson University to support local veterans. Choose from a 5K, family walk, or the demanding Hero's Challenge, which combines running with bodyweight exercises. All proceeds aid Operation Hero's Hill in providing housing for veterans.

Sat 21 Mar 2026

Knoxville, Tennessee

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Event Overview

The Hero's Hill Challenge is a fundraising event supporting Operation Hero's Hill, an initiative aimed at providing housing for veterans experiencing homelessness in the community.

Event Date and Location

The event takes place on March 21, 2026 at the Johnson University campus in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Available Events

Participants can choose from four different events:

5K Run
Hero's Challenge - Team (teams of four)
Family Walk/Run
Hero's Hill Challenge - Individual (solo)

Event Details

The 5K run course goes through the Johnson University campus. Overall and age group awards are given in 10-year increments. The Family Walk/Run is described as family-friendly and stroller-friendly. The Hero's Challenge involves a series of physical tasks: a one-mile run, 140 burpees, 140 lunges, and 140 squats, followed by another one-mile run to the finish. For the team event, all members run the first mile together. The exercises can be divided among team members, with only one member performing exercises at a time. All team members run the final mile together to finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.