True Hero Veterans 5k
Sat, Nov 14, 2026, 9:00 AM EST
- Location
- Tellico Plains, TN
- 9180 TN-68, 37385
- Featured distance
- 3.1 Miles
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Honor veterans and active military on a beautiful, certified 5k course through downtown Tellico Plains, inviting your most patriotic spirit.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Competitive
- Festive
- For a Cause
Fun
Scenic
Competitive
Festive
For a CauseWho it's for
- Military & First Responders
Military & First RespondersGreat for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge
Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing
Join the True Hero Veterans 5k in Tellico Plains, TN, for a meaningful run honoring veterans and active military. This event invites you to wear your most patriotic attire as you navigate a certified, single-loop course. Starting and finishing at Tellico Plains High School, the route winds through the beautiful downtown area. It's a grounded, community-focused experience presented by the high school baseball team, offering a chance to celebrate and support. Expect mild weather in the mountainous low-altitude region.
What to expect
- Run a certified 5k course through the scenic downtown of Tellico Plains.
- Celebrate patriotism and honor veterans and active military.
- Receive a guaranteed t-shirt if you sign up by November 2nd, with awards for top finishers.
Standout details
- Honor veterans and active military
- Wear your most patriotic threads
- Certified 5k course
- Runs through beautiful downtown
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The course
- Hilly
- Timed race
From the organizer
Bring out your most patriotic threads and let's honor our veterans and active military!
Come race our one loop, Certified course starting and finishing at the Tellico Plains High School! The course runs through beautiful downtown Tellico Plains.
This race is presented by the Tellico Plains High School Baseball Team.
Huge thank you to the awesome guys at East Coast Adventures
for taking care of our timing and start/finish line!
Sign up by November 2nd to be guaranteed a t-shirt.
Race day schedule :
Packet Pickup 8am - 8:45am
Race starts at 9am
Awards Ceremony 10:15am
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