3 running events in Smith County, Tennessee

Join us for the Heatwave Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K!

A sun-soaked summer challenge that’s perfect for the whole family.

The fun includes –

• Great Swag – designer shirt & custom medal

• Chip-timing with live results and awards

• Free photos

• FREE ice cream at the finish to help you cool off

• Plenty of hot fun in the summer sun!

Grab your friends and family—you won’t want to miss this one!

Can’t make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

Youth-based pricing is available: ages 12 & under are only $17!

Half Marathon/10K/5K registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

Kid’s Dash is a fun, untimed dash for ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specially crafted medal for our youngest runners! (If your child wants to run the kid’s dash without swag, they’re welcome to run free on race day!)

Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

Race Day: November 21, 2026

Join us for the 4th Annual Dam 5 Miler!

This race starts at the Center Hill Recreation Area, which offers a scenic vantage point of the Center Hill Dam. The run continues over Center Hill Dam towards then enters Edgar Evins State Park. As you enter the State Park, a native pollinator corridor hugs the roads as you travel to the Visitor Center Office. The route in both directions has challenging points due to road inclines.

Participants who wish to run or walk are both welcome at the Dam 5 Miler.

Race Start Time

November 21, 2026 8:00 AM CST:

Course Information:

5 Mile Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41398779

Awards

Finisher medals are awarded to ALL finishers.

Awards are given for:

-1st, 2nd, and 3rd places for male and female overall

-1st, 2nd and 3rd places for male and female for each age group with 10 year age brackets

-Masters Male and Female Awards (40 and up)

-Grand Masters Male and Female Awards (50 and up)

• This race is a chip-timed race.

• All runners receive a race t-shirt. (Late registrations receive t-shirts, if available.)

• Finisher medals are awarded to all finishers.

• Music is allowed.

• There are aid stations approximately every 1.5-2 miles on the route.

Cancellations/Refunds

The Dam 5 Miler has a NO REFUND policy, with the exception of race cancellation due to public health concerns.

Packet Pick-up

Packet pickup on Friday, November 20th, will be from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. CST at 158 Resource Lane Lancaster, TN 38569.

Packet pickup on Saturday, November 21st, will be at Ike Park from 7:00 - 7:45 a.m. CST.

We welcome you to join us for the second Reindeer Run 5k benefiting the Smith County High School Cheerleading Team! This holiday themed race will take place at Crump Paris Park in Carthage, TN. We invite you to dress in your best ugly sweater or favorite holiday gear and kick off the season with us!

Bib Pick Up Details, Saturday, December 6th: 8am-8:50am

This is an un-timed fun run, there will be no chip timing for runners. There will be a rolling clock at the finish line for you to check your time as you cross.

In the event of a weather cancellation, your race entry fee will be a considered a donation. There will be no refunds for this run/walk.