Hometown Heroes 5K - Mountain City
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Hometown Heroes 5K - Mountain City
The 1st Annual Hometown Heroes 5K is a road 5-kilometer run/walk scheduled for September 5, 2026, in Mountain City, Tennessee, at 1203 Harbin Hill Rd. The event is organized as a community road race with a single 5K distance.
All funds raised from the 5K go directly to the Elk Mills-Poga Volunteer Fire Department. The event connects a timed or untimed community running activity with fundraising for the local volunteer fire department.
Every participant receives an official race t-shirt, full entry into the 3rd Annual First Responder Ribfest that takes place immediately following the race, and a BBQ lunch after crossing the finish line. The Ribfest and lunch are included as part of the event experience for entrants.
Registration opens February 4, 2026, and closes September 4, 2026. The registration fee is $30. The listing identifies the event as a 5K run/walk road race and places it in Mountain City, TN. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
