Run LoCo Certified Half Marathon and 5K Elf On the Run Presented by Kimberly Clark

201 Simpson Road
Lenior City, TN US 37771

You must be at least 6 years of age to register and compete in the 5K and at least 13 years of age to register and compete in the half marathon. The half marathon course will be prominently marked and some sections will be coned, runner lanes will be closed to traffic.  The course will be open from 8 am until 12pm. After 12 pm, there will not be any support for runners or walkers on the course. Race timing will be until 12:00 pm. The 5K Course will be located on the Half Marathon course with a turn around at 1.55 miles. Dogs, vehicles to transport children, baby carriers, bicycles, skates, and skateboards, are strictly prohibited.

Entry fees are NON-TRANSFERABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.
You must be at least 6 years old to run the 5k and at least 13 years old to run the Half Marathon.
You must be in good health and physically prepared to run the race.
A race bib is required to run the race. You must wear the bib that you are assigned.
Race Officials have the right to remove participants who do not comply.

NO dogs, vehicles to transport children, baby carriers, bicycles, in-line skates or skateboards.
Race Officials have the right to disqualify or remove from the course any participant whose activity violates any condition set forth or who poses any harm to himself/herself or any other participant.

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 6, 2024.

 

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+         

Race Officials have the right to disqualify or remove from the course any participant whose activity violates any condition set forth or who poses any harm to himself/herself or any other participant.

Proceeds from this event support the mission of the Loudon County Education Foundation.      Our mission is to invest in education in Loudon County by enriching lifelong learning, encouraging professional development and emphasizing business and community participation.

What is the Loudon County Education Foundation? The Loudon County Education Foundation offers scholarships to students, and classroom grants to teachers, conducts the annual Young Achievers Award Ceremony, holds an annual essay contest for grades 3 – 8 and facilitates funding for other programs for both the City and County school systems. We are the host organization for Imagination Library in Loudon County and Leadership Loudon County is also a part of the excellent package of programs offered by the Education Foundation. ​The Education Foundation is an important resource for our community.   Since 2012, LCEF has donated over $950,000 to Educational Programs in Loudon County!

Education is the Foundation of a Successful Community!

 

We realize that sometimes circumstances arise that affect the event chosen during the registration process. The Run LOCO Half Marathon & 5K Race will allow participants to transfer between events after they complete the registration process under the following guidelines:

Transfer from the 5K to the Half Marathon by 11:59 p.m. November 1, 2024.  Pay the additional fee for the Half Marathon.

Transfer from the Half Marathon to the 5K by 11:59 p.m. November 1, 2024. No refund of the Half Marathon.

The following steps will enable a registrant to transfer to a different event prior to November 1, 2024:

1. Sign In to RunSignUp
2. Go to your Profile
3. Click My Registered Races
4. Click Manage Registration next to the registration that you would like to transfer your event for
5. Click the Transfer Event Pricing menu item
6. Click the Start Transfer button
7. Select your new Event from the Event Drop-Down and click Continue
8. Agree to the Waiver and click Continue to complete the rest of the registration

More information at: https://runsignup.com/How-To/Transfer-To-Another-Event

 

After November 1, 2023, all transfers must be approved by the event registrar and processed by the online registration coordinator.

Transfer from the 5K or Half Marathon after November 1, 2024 and before 11:59 p.m. November 29, 2024. Pay the additional fee for the Half Marathon PLUS a $25 processing fee.

Transfer from the Half Marathon to the 5K after November 1, 2024 and before 11:59 p.m. November 29, 2024. No refund Half Marathon fee PLUS a $25 processing fee.

Transfer from the 5K to the Marathon or Half Marathon on November 30, 2024. Pay the additional fee for the Half Marathon PLUS a $40 processing fee.

Transfer from the Marathon or Half Marathon to the 5K on November 30, 2024. No refund of the Marathon or Half Marathon fee PLUS a $40 processing fee.

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

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The Half Marathon is officially certified!  TN23024MS is the Certification number 

 

 

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 6, 2024. 

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.

Run LoCo hoodies for and Half Marathon and 5K  participants *  Medals for Half Marathon and 5K finishers *  Trophies for 1, 2, 3 place male and female winners for both Half and 5K * Chip Timing *  USATF Certified Half Marathon Course