Around the Bend Five & Ten 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Strawberry Plains, Tennessee
- Entry fee
- From $20
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mile Fun Run | Kids | Oct 3, 20267:30 AM | $20 | – |
| Around the Bend Ten(K) | 10K | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $45 | – |
| Half The Bend Five(K) | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Mile Fun Run: $20 until Oct 2.
- Around the Bend Ten(K): $45 until Oct 2.
- Half The Bend Five(K): $35 until Oct 2.
Online registration closes Oct 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in Tennessee ($42).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Tennessee runs 1:05:46, about 10:35 a mile, based on 65 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:12:05 and men in 1:00:23.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:30 AM, and the Mile Fun Run starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 1,000 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
3100 W Old Andrew Johnson Hwy, Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 59°F at dawn to 78°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 48°F and hot years reach 84°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 3100 W Old Andrew Johnson Hwy, Strawberry Plains, TN 37871Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,000 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Around the Bend Five & Ten?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Tennessee?
- At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in Tennessee ($42).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 3100 W Old Andrew Johnson Hwy, Strawberry Plains, TN 37871.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Blessings to all! Especially entering another season of giving! Proceeds for this event will go to our host, First Baptist Church of Strawberry Plains with the focus on supporting our neighbors who are hungry and in need. Funds will go to building up the church's free community food pantry "The Blessing Box" a free food closet available year round with no hunger application requirement. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Tennessee Endurance, our partners for hosting this race to help support local running athletes by offering competition opportunities and scholarship.
We encourage every participant to bring a non-perishable item or two to help stock our blessing box!
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