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Club
King University Triathlon Official
[email protected] (762) 684-5364
Multisport events nearby
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Distance: 23.9 km from BristolSat, Aug 15, 2026 at 8:20 AM
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Distance: 6.2 km from BristolSat, Oct 03, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
Welcome to the Johnny Fresh Legs Steele Creek Struggle, an epic backwoods adventure in the heart of Steele Creek Park, one of Tennessee’s most scenic and untamed trail systems. This is not your typical half marathon—it’s a gritty, wild, and rewarding test of endurance for trail runners who thrive on technical terrain and real mountain grit. Also sponsored by Mountain Sports Limited, Bristol, VA , Petro Chili & Chips, Beat Street Bites (beatstreetbites.com) & Dr. Michael Smith Chiropractic, Bristol, TN.
Course Overview
Distance: 13.1 miles
Elevation Gain: Over 2,000 feet
Terrain: Technical single track with roots, rocks, steep climbs, creek crossings, and fast descents
Location: Steele Creek Park – Bristol, TN
This course is designed for trail runners who live for the challenge. Expect to tackle steep ridge lines, narrow switchbacks, creek crossings, and rocky forest paths that wind through thick Appalachian woodlands. Every mile delivers a new test—and a new reason to love trail running.
Wild & Untamed
Keep your eyes open—you might catch a glimpse of white-tailed deer, wild turkey, and other wildlife along the course. Maybe even a bear. (Don’t worry—they’re not racing.)
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Race Warning
This is not a beginner-friendly race. It’s raw. It’s technical. It’s unpredictable. And it’s unforgettable. Perfect for runners looking to push their limits and earn serious trail cred.
🏁 Ready to Run Wild?
If you’re up for the challenge, sign up and get ready to experience trail racing the way it was meant to be—muddy, steep, and gloriously tough.
All race proceeds donated to Steele Creek Park for trail improvements.
Awards will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers.
The Struggle is Real, Rough, Rocky & Rooty!
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Distance: 24 km from BristolFri, Oct 09, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Distance: 9.1 km from BristolSun, Nov 15, 2026 at 6:00 PMSee full details
The Speedway in Lights 5K returns for its 16th year on Sunday, Nov. 15, when more than 1,000 festive participants will be the first to tour the region's largest and most dazzling holiday lights display when the endurance race begins at 6 p.m.
The run/walk event will wind through the new Speedway In Lights course that has been updated for 2026 with 40 new displays. The 5K will begin near the track’s Entrance No. 2 beside the BMS South Building and make a loop running up and back down the historic quarter-mile Bristol Dragway before returning to the legendary high-banked oval where they will enter the stadium at the track’s pit gate and make a left hand turn down the track’s backstretch in a counterclockwise direction before finally crossing the finish line which will be positioned just before Turn 2.
Registration Pricing:
Online registration opens February 25 and will remain open through November 8. After online registration closes, participants may register on-site the day of the event. Children 3 and under are free (T-shirt and ornament not included).
February 25 – March 31
Adults: $25
Kids (Ages 12 and under): $15
April 1 – July 31
Adults: $35
Kids (Ages 12 and under): $20
August 1 – October 28
Adults: $45
Kids (Ages 12 and under): $25
October 29 – November 8
Adults: $35
Kids (Ages 12 and under): $25
T-Shirt and Ornament not guaranteed
Day-of, On-Site Registration
Adults: $35
Kids (Ages 12 and under): $25
T-shirt and ornament not guaranteed