Little River Rush Half Marathon
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Event Information
The Little River Rush Half Marathon is a point-to-point race in East Tennessee. It follows a course through the back roads of Townsend, offering mountain views and less congestion than busier routes.
The race starts at the Smoky Mountain Heritage Center and finishes at Heritage High School. The course has over 600 feet of total descent and more than 200 feet of net downhill elevation loss.
Logistics
All participants park at Heritage High School (the finish area) and are bused to the start line at Peaceful Side Social on Townsend Square Dr. The final bus departs at 6:45 AM. Packet pickup is available on Friday evening (location to be announced) and on Saturday morning at the finish area.
Aid stations with water and Gatorade are located at miles 4, 7, and 10. Portable restrooms are available at the start, finish, and along the course.
All finishers receive a custom finisher's medal. Awards are given to the top three overall male and female finishers, and to the top three in each age group.
Beneficiary
Proceeds from the race benefit the Heritage High School Cross Country and Track & Field programs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
