Sadie Smith recaps the inaugural Dollywood Half Marathon in Pigeon Forge: a joyful, friendly morning for a lifelong Dolly Parton fan with a few kinks.
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Dollywood Butterfly Challenge Review – Great Concept, Execution Needs Work
Nicole Charlton-Nauroth reviews the first Dollywood Butterfly Challenge: a hilly 5K, 10K and half marathon with a great concept but room to improve.
Run Family at the I Just Want to be a Unicorn Half Marathon
Before each race, the Marathon Maniac and Half Fanatic running family makes it a tradition to take a “Family Photo.” This practice was observed at the I Just Want to be a Unicorn Half Marathon in Knoxville, TN, on March 7, 2026. The group, known for their nationwide presence at various races, captured this moment as they prepared to start the event. The post and photo were credited to Julie Maxwell.
Flight Delays, Falls, and Finish Lines: A Marathon Weekend to Remember
Gysel Parajon (MM8995) raced the Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon on November 24, 2024, after delays and a fall.
Doubling Up in Tennessee
Amy Seagroves (HF18410, DA3652, MM15648) doubled in Tennessee and finished state 43.
Running for a Cause at the Memphis St. Jude Half
Jennifer Clark (MM15623, DA3643, HF16743) finished half 259 at the St. Jude Half in Memphis.
Run Family at the St. Jude Memphis Marathon/Half Marathon Weekend
Run family photo from the St. Jude Memphis Marathon and Half weekend.
Nashville Greenway Marathon
Randy Woodward (MM15271) raced the Nashville Greenway Marathon.
Running Ragged: “Gulf to Appalachia”
Sivabalan Pandian (MM13150) finished the Mainly Marathons Running Ragged Gulf to Appalachia series.
Run Family Around the Country
March run family photos from races around the country, including Tennessee.