Mountain Man Memorial March 2026

The race.

The Mountain Man Memorial March takes place April 10–11, 2026, in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, starting and finishing at Pi Beta Phi Elementary School. Participants choose from run events (26.2-mile marathon, 13.1-mile half marathon, 10K, and 5K) or march events (26.2-mile and 13.1-mile distances) organized by gender, age, and military affiliation categories. Run events are divided by gender and age; march events include individual, team (5 members), civilian, and military categories with heavy and light uniform and rucksack requirements. All registered participants and volunteers receive three meals: Friday lunch (2:00–5:00 p.m.), Saturday breakfast (6:00–8:00 a.m.), and Saturday lunch/dinner (noon–6:00 p.m.), provided by Legacies Alive, a nonprofit supporting Gold Star Families. Virtual racing options are available with race shirts and participant medals included. The event benefits Legacies Alive, a 501(c)(3) organization supporting Gold Star Families.