Little River Run
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Event overview
The Little River Run 5K takes place on November 15, 2025, in Townsend, TN at the Townsend Abbey (7765 River Road). The event is a joint fundraiser for Keep Blount Beautiful and the Little River Watershed Association. There are two event options:
- 5K in-person (chip-timed)
- 5K Virtual Run (self-recorded, not chip-timed)
The certified course runs along the Little River, follows a flat route that connects briefly with the Townsend Historical Greenway, and finishes back at the Townsend Abbey. Virtual runners do not receive a chipped bib and are not eligible for awards.
Logistics and race details
Registration pricing changes by date: early-bird pricing ends September 7, 2025; later rates apply on September 8 and November 10, 2025. Children 12 and under have a reduced rate. T-shirts are guaranteed for registrants who sign up by October 30; shirts are only available to in-person attendees or at packet pickup. Packet pickup is scheduled for November 13; in-person packet pickup is also available on race day. Parking is available near the Abbey, with overflow parking about 0.55 miles away at the Townsend Post Office grass lot. Participants are asked to bring a water bottle; a filling station will be provided. Race organizers reserve the right to delay, cancel, suspend, or modify the event for safety reasons. There are no refunds or transfers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.