Shelli Huether Veterans Day Honor Run
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Event overview
The Shelli Huether Veterans Day Honor Run takes place on November 7, 2026, in Brentwood, TN, at Granny White Park (610 Granny White Pike). The event offers multiple race formats, including short distances, an 8-hour ultra option, relay teams, and a virtual category. Veterans and active military receive a $15 registration discount. The race uses chip timing.
Distances and formats
- 5K Run/Walk
- 5K Ruck
- 10K Run/Walk
- 10K Ruck
- 8-Hour Run/Walk (solo)
- 8-Hour Ruck (solo)
- 4-person relay - 8-Hour Run/Walk
- 4-person relay - 8-Hour Ruck
- Virtual - Any distance Run/Walk/Ruck
Course, ruck rules, and facilities
The course is a paved 0.8 mile loop around Granny White Park. The 5K is four loops (listed as 3.2 miles) and the 10K is eight loops (listed as 6.4 miles). The course has a few gentle hills. Ruck participants must bring a rucksack or weighted vest; competitors weighing 151 lbs or more must use 20 lb weight, and those 150 lbs or less must use 10 lb weight. Packs will be weighed at check-in and at the finish.
One aid station on course will provide water and Gatorade. A nurse and medical supplies will be on-site. Lunch is provided for 8-hour participants. The pavilion can store gear; participants may bring chairs, blankets, or a canopy. Dogs are allowed in the public park and a playground is nearby.
Fundraising and prizes
Net funds raised beyond expenses will be split equally between the National Guard Association of Tennessee and Lantern Lane Farm Counseling Center. Registrants may fundraise and donations are tax-deductible. Cash prizes are listed for top finishers and teams, with amounts varying by event (for example, $25 to $100 depending on category). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
