Mountain Man Memorial March

Honor Through Action

The 19th Annual Mountain Man Memorial March planning is underway and we look forward to seeing everyone! Book your travel for this year's event taking place April 10-11, 2026. Join us as we host our Gold Star Families and celebrate the lives of our fallen Veterans!

Community Support

• Gratitude: We thank the Mountain Man Memorial March faithful who have been the bedrock in the continued growth of our event and Veteran & Gold Star community.
• Inclusivity: To the new participants in 2025, we thank you for joining the MMMM family.
• Appreciation: We are so thankful for our participants, volunteers, partners, and sponsors!

Partnership with Legacies Alive

For 2026, the Mountain Man Memorial March will again partner with Legacies Alive (https://legaciesalive.com/), a 501(c)(3) Non-profit organization directly supporting Gold Star Families. The FREE hot meal you get post-race, thank Legacies Alive for providing! We look forward to our partnership with Legacies Alive.

Race Events

• Offerings: The 2026 Mountain Man Memorial March will continue to offer both the March events and the Run events.
• Location: We expect no major changes to the courses and you can find them at last year's link - 2025 Mountain Man Memorial March Course Maps can be found here: 18th Annual Mountain Man Memorial March Routes.
• Bridge Update: The bridge construction in Emert's Cove area (vic mile 20) is complete, so no detour over the rocks!

Course Maps

• Full Marathon: 2025 Full Marathon Course Map (updated 2.25.25)
• Half Marathon: 2025 Half Marathon Course Map
• 10K: 2025 10K Course Map
• 5K: 2025 5K Course Map

Virtual Racing Option

In addition to in-person racing and the usual categories in the team march, individual march, and run events, we will also continue to offer a virtual racing option in 2026. Virtual racers will still receive the same race shirt and participant medal, but will not compete for placing since conditions will vary at each of their locations.

Run Events

The run events include a full 26.2mi marathon, a 13.1mi half marathon, a 10K run, and a 5K run. The run events are further divided into categories based on gender and age.

March Events

The march events have two distances - the full 26.2mi marathon and the 13.1mi half marathon. Competitors in the Military category, whether competing as a team or as an individual, must be affiliated with a military organization. The March categories are further divided into Heavy and Light categories, with uniform and rucksack weight requirements - see here.

Pre-race Information

Pre-race packet pick-up will be published as we get closer to the date of the race. All registrations will be online only.

Gold Star Family Ceremony

The Gold Star Family Ceremony will take place on Friday, April 10, 2026 in the Mills Auditorium located within the Gatlinburg Convention Center. We will be reaching out to the Gold Star Families registered with more information.

Opening Ceremony

The race events on Saturday, April 11, 2026 will begin at 7:30 AM with the opening ceremony followed by the race beginning at 8:00 AM. Winners of the run and march events will be recognized and prizes awarded throughout the day as the events culminate.

Route Details

The route begins in Gatlinburg and makes its way through Gatlinburg and into the Smoky Mountains. The route consists of paved road, gravel road, and other uneven terrain. Water points, snacks, medical aid, and support staff will be positioned along the route, but it is highly recommended that all participants carry appropriate water and fuel to properly finish their race.

Event Details

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