Mountain Man Memorial March

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Pi Beta Phi Elementary School, Gatlinburg TN

Friday, April 10th, 2026

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!

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 which continues to Honor our Fallen and support our Gold Star Families! To the new participants in 2025, we thank you for joining the MMMM family and we look forward to seeing you in future events. 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.

Meals Provided: Legacies Alive will again cook three hot meals for all registered participants and volunteers.
Friday Lunch: 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Saturday Breakfast: 6:00 – 8:00 AM
Saturday Lunch/Dinner: Noon till 6:00 PM

Event Details

The 2026 Mountain Man Memorial March will continue to offer both the March events and the Run events. We look forward to having everyone return to Gatlinburg in 2026 to join with our Military and Veteran community!

Location: The 2026 Mountain Man Memorial March start and finish at the Pi Beta Phi Elementary School (125 Cherokee Orchard Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738).
Course Maps: The 2025 Mountain Man Memorial March Course Maps can be found here: 18th Annual Mountain Man Memorial March Routes.
Bridge Construction: The bridge construction in Emert's Cove area (vic mile 20) is complete - so no detour over the rocks.
Run and March Events: Both in-person and virtual racing options will be available for all participants.

Race Categories

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: Two distances - the full 26.2mi marathon and the 13.1mi half marathon.
March Subcategories: Individual, team (5 members), civilian category, or military qualification category.
Military Categories: Competitors must be affiliated with a military organization to register in military categories.
Packet Pick-Up: Details will be published closer to the date of the race: all registrations will be online only.

Ceremonies

Gold Star Family Ceremony: Will take place on Friday, April 10, 2026, in the Mills Auditorium located within the Gatlinburg Convention Center.
Opening Ceremony: The race events on Saturday, April 11, 2026, will begin at 7:30 AM followed by the race starting at 8:00 AM.
Awards: Winners of the run and march events will be recognized and prizes awarded throughout the day.

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.

Terrain: Includes flat stretches, rolling hills, and steep climbs.
Water and Aid Stations: Recommended that all participants carry appropriate water and fuel.