2026 will be the year to Run LoCo Half Marathon and Elf on the Run 5K! The Run LoCo Half Marathon will be a certified out and back race course starting and finishing at the Tellico Lake Canal Day Use Area. Scenic views of the Tennessee River, Downtown Lenoir City and the Greenway will be featured on this certified course. All Runners will receive a swag bag at registration including a Run LoCo Hoodie. Finishers will receive a finisher medal, wonderful views and fantastic day. Runners need to be registered by October 20 to guarantee swag. Half Marathon Race starts at 8am, Elf on the Run will start at 8:05. 5K Elf on the Run will also be an out and back race utilizing start and finish at Tellico Lake Canal Day Use Area. Elf runners will receive swag bags and hoodies at registration, finisher medals, wonderful views and fantastic day! Registrations by October 15 will be guaranteed swag. Runners are encouraged to dress as the Elf normally found on a shelf. All races support the mission of the Loudon County Education Foundation!
Half Marathon: 3 deep m/f overall 1 deep m/f master, grandmaster and veteran 3 deep m/f in age group 13-16, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+ 5K: 3 deep m/f overall 1 deep m/f master, grandmaster and veteran 3 deep m/f in age group 6-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
13.1 Miles: Hoodie
3.1 Miles: Hoodie
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13.1 Miles | $35.00 | Dec 29 | Jan 1 |
| $55.00 | Jan 1 | Mar 29 | |
| $60.00 | Mar 30 | Jul 7 | |
| $70.00 | Jul 8 | Sep 1 | |
| $75.00 | Sep 2 | Dec 1 | |
| $80.00 | Dec 2 | Dec 4 | |
| 3.1 Miles | $25.00 | Dec 29 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 77 | 36:15 | 20:01 |
| 2024 | 91 | 34:46 | 18:25 |
| 2023 | 79 | 34:24 | 18:06 |
| 2022 | 84 | 32:56 | 20:31 |
| 2021 | 44 | 31:28 | 21:44 |
| 2020 | 81 | 33:35 | 18:47 |
| Year | Finishers |
|---|
Interested in this race?
| Jan 1 |
| $35.00 | Jan 1 | Aug 31 |
| $45.00 | Aug 31 | Dec 4 |
Packet Pick Up will be at the Loudon County Education Foundation /News-Herald Office at 201 Simpson Road, Lenoir City, TN 37771. 12 pm - 7pm on Friday, December 5, 2025. A photo ID is required for packet pick up. A fellow runner may pick up packets for other runners provided they have a copy of that runner’s photo ID . A parent or legal guardian MUST accompany a minor participant at packet pickup.
Runners will park in Tellico Dam Parking Area. Runners will make their way to the start-line. After completing the race, runners will return to their vehicles for departure. This is an out and back race, Half will be 6.55 miles out, and return on same route. Parking will be at the start/finish line.
THERE WILL BE NO DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION. Registration for all events will close at 6:00 PM EST Friday, December 5, 2025.
| Median Time |
|---|
| Fastest Time |
|---|
| 2022 | 37 | 4:39:23 | 2:57:01 |
| 2021 | 33 | 4:08:34 | 2:46:35 |
| 2020 | 33 | 4:23:10 | 3:10:33 |
| 2019 | 35 | 4:28:48 | 2:59:03 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 92 | 2:07:06 | 1:20:44 |
| 2024 | 114 | 2:05:56 | 1:23:05 |
| 2023 | 87 | 2:10:39 | 1:17:30 |
| 2022 | 75 | 2:15:09 | 1:39:28 |
| 2021 | 80 | 2:12:26 | 1:26:08 |
| 2020 | 68 | 2:10:09 | 1:31:44 |
| 2019 | 102 | 2:12:36 | 1:11:36 |