Hero's Hill Challenge
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Hero's Hill Challenge - March 21, 2026
The Hero's Hill Challenge is a community event at Johnson University in Knoxville, TN (7900 Johnson Dr, 37998) held on March 21, 2026. The event supports Operation Hero's Hill, an initiative to end veteran homelessness by providing safe, stable housing and to provide shelter for 20 unhoused veterans in the local community.
Events and format
The event program includes several options and awards for the 5k.
- 5K
- Family Walk/Run
- Hero's Challenge (includes 1-mile runs)
The 5k route uses the Johnson University campus and will present overall and age-group awards in 10-year increments. The Family Walk/Run is described as family- and stroller-friendly. The Hero's Challenge can be completed solo or by a team of four (male, female, coed, Jr. ROTC). The Hero's Challenge sequence includes a 1-mile run, 140 burpees, 140 lunges, 140 squats, and a final 1-mile run. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
