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Little River Run 5K

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Saturday, November 21, 2026, first start 11:00 AM, in Townsend (7765 River Road). Distances: 5K. Entry from $30; the 5K goes from $30 to $35 after November 15.

Course and race notes

Join Keep Blount Beautiful (KBB) and Little River Watershed Association (LRWA) for the 8th Annual Little River Run 5K, set for 11 AM on Saturday, November 21st at The Abbey (7765 River Rd. Townsend, TN 37882).

In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.

Race details

Date

Saturday, November 21

2026 · in 14 days

Start time

11:00 AM

Earliest wave

Location

7765 River Road
Townsend, TN 37882

Area: Maryville & the Smokies, Knoxville

Course

Road or path

Paved course

Distances

5K

Price

$30

Plus the platform's processing fee

5K goes up after Sun Nov 15 (in 8 days)

Registration

Closing soon

Online signup closes Sat Nov 21 (in 14 days)

Opened Jul 8, 2026

Race day in Townsend

Weather

57° / 32°F

Typical high and low for November 21, with a 38% chance of rain.

NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Townsend 5S, TN (5.4 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.

Daylight

7:16 AM – 5:25 PM

Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.

Calculated for the race location.

Where it is

Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions

Plan your trip

For the night before, Fri Nov 20

Where to stay

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