Sat, Sep 19, 2026

Ridge Runner 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run

Maynardville, TN

Registration openAnnual since at least 2022

5K1 Mile

Entry is $15 now and rises to $20 after Sep 18, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Ridge Runner 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run

The course splits between two surfaces. The longer route goes into the woods on trail, with the terrain and elevation changes that come with a state park setting. The shorter option sticks to asphalt and suits runners who want something more straightforward. Big Ridge State Park sits in the hills between two small towns, and the surroundings feel remote even though the drive in is easy.

Race numbers are not mailed out, so plan to pick yours up at the park on race morning. The organizer runs the event to support youth health and wellness programs through the local Y.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

53finishers

22:39winner

38:15median

1:39:13cutoff

Top 3: Anonymous Anonymous (22:39) · Kyler Lee (23:39) · Steven Moore (24:16)

The Ridge Runner 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run has been held every year since at least 2022. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

Enter a finish time to see where it lands against the most recent 3.1 Miles results.

Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles9/19/2026 09:00$30

1 Mile9/19/2026 09:15$15

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Common Questions About the Ridge Runner 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run

Will I finish last at the Ridge Runner 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 38:15, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:39:13, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Ridge Runner 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (53 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Ridge Runner 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 22:39 while the median finisher took 38:15. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.