Johnson City Running - Race Schedules, Race Reviews, and Race Rankings

Welcome to the Johnson City running home page! Road Race Place provides a detailed listing of Johnson City 5k races, 10k races, marathons and more, the links above will direct you to race calendars, rankings, and ratings for all of your local Johnson City events. You can help us out by rating your favorite (and least favorite) Johnson City races to help determine which races rank the highest in Johnson City, in the state of Tennessee and in the nation.

Area Stats

Total Races: 81

Scheduled Races: 73

May Races: 24

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Latest Johnson City Area Race Reviews


Ramble Run 5k
Loved the race - 2013 Race
By: Matthew Cammisa - (Asheville, NC)
Setting was the main attraction. The course was moderate in the challenge department. I ran the 5k and encountered one water station which was adequate. Packet pickup was well organized. Entertainment before and after race was appreciated.
Date Posted: 2013-05-18
Ridge to Bridge Marathon
Ridge to Bridge Marathon Review - 2012 Race
By: J. P. - (Hickory, NC)
Great race. Really loved this race and will try to get an entry next year. Very organized. It is not for someone who needs spectator support. It is for the seasoned runner who enjoys solitude and beautiful scenery. The awards were three deep for each age group in addition to overall winners. The awards were unique in themselves and showed the personal i...
Date Posted: 2013-04-27
Grandfather Mountain Marathon
Think twice - 2012 Race
By: Martin Thorne
I am glad I did the race to say I did it because of the difficulty but will not do it again. You are dodging heavy traffic (highland games) all day on roads with severe angles. The medal is awful at best. I have received better 5K medals than Grandfather Mtn. Low number of aid stations compared to other marathons. The food and drink at the end of the ra...
Date Posted: 2013-04-11

Top Johnson City Area Races

World's oldest marathon man, 102, can't imagine life without running shoes
5/9/2013 - KMSS
At an age when most pensioners are winding down their lives, Fauja Singh began a new one.
Should Boston Marathon lift qualifying?
5/7/2013 - ESPN.com
There's little doubt the Boston Marathon will take place next year, undeterred by last month's terror bombing that killed three people and injured hundreds at the finish line.
When to Retire a Running Shoe
2/18/2013 - NY Times
Ryan Hall, one of the world's best distance runners, used to pride himself on wearing his running shoes into nubs. No more. Now he assiduously replaces his shoes after running about 200 miles in them. He goes through two pairs a month.
Ten of the best running movies
2/18/2013 - The Guardian
From Marathon Man to Forrest Gump, we complete a circuit of the best running-themed films. What's your favourite? Let us know below
Disney Marathon: How to make Cinderella and Jacques running costumes
2/11/2013 - The Washington Times
Wearing running costumes at Disney races has become an art, thanks to the popularity of events like Disney's Princess Half Marathon