Fall Creek Falls Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Road Runs
August 16, 2026
Come enjoy the beauty of Tennessee's most popular state park. Cooler temps, shaded run course, and the highest free-falling waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains are just a few of the attractions of the Fall Creek Falls Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Runs. Post-race snacks and music for all participants. Centrally located between Nashville, Chattanooga, and Knoxville. Race start time is 7 AM Central Time.
Aid Stations & Athlete Amenities: Aid stations will have cups of WATER & GATORADE & will be at each of 5 stations on loop. ATHLETES ARE URGED TO CARRY A BOTTLE OR CONTAINER FOR RE-FILL. Additional information and clarification will go out August 1st. T-SHIRTS & FINISHER MEDAL/AWARD FOR EACH DISTANCE. NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION.
Packet pick up: Saturday, August 15 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM CST & Sunday, August 16 from 6 AM to 15 minutes prior to each race start.
Race start times: Half Marathon at 7:00 AM, 10K at 7:15 AM, and 5K at 7:30 AM.
Routes: Routes begin & end through the Taft Village area and across Fall Creek Falls Dam. The 5K does an out & back on a paved path through woods to the LEFT after the Dam. The Half Marathon & 10K route goes RIGHT after the Dam & follows paved path & park roads past the Inn at Fall Creek Falls back to the Dam and FINISH in Taft Village area. Half Marathon is TWO-LOOPS of paved bike trail / park road sections. Timing verification points will be along the course. Aid stations each mile with water & Base Performance. Path route is completely shaded. Please stay on the side of the road marked with TRAFFIC CONES on the MAIN PARK ROAD of the course.
Race Location: Fall Creek Falls State Park, Pikeville, TN
Awards: Overall awards for the top three male and female finishers, top male and female Masters (40+). Age group awards for first, second, and third place in various age groups.
Refund Policy: Bald Eagle Events has a NO REFUND policy. Insurance is available during the registration of each event.
