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12th Annual Little Ironman: 5K, Fun Walk, and Mud Run

Jonesborough, Tennessee
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Jonesborough, Tennessee
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4 Events: 1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 1 Miles

About 12th Annual Little Ironman: 5K, Fun Walk, and Mud Run

12h Annual Little Ironman: 5K, Fun Walk, and Mud Run

This tribute 5K, Fun Walk & Mud Run are in memory of Josh “LITTLE IRONMAN” Adcock

SUNDAY AUGUST 17, 2025

Sulphur Springs Baptist Church

1567 Gray-Sulphur Springs Road

Jonesborough, TN  37659

We are excited to be celebrating 12 years of our Little Ironman event!  We wanted to honor our military veterans this year to show our appreciation for their sacrifice and service.  We hope you will join us in the celebration of Josh’s life and legacy he left for us…live loud and love BIG!  We are planning a fun filled day for your family to enjoy.  Our prayer is you will leave with a Garfield smile knowing you were a part of something bigger than all of us!

LITTLE IRONMAN 5K

***Digital timing by Trojan Timing***

START TIME:  5 PM

WHERE:  Sulphur Springs Community, includes a balloon release at Sulphur Springs Cemetery in honor of Josh.

Start/finish line, packet pick up and registration at Sulphur Springs Baptist Church from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm.  Parking will be at Sulphur Springs School.  Shuttles will run before and after race. 

COST:  REGISTER NOW UNTIL AUGUST 14 AT MIDNIGHT is $ 25.00

RACE DAY- $ 30.00 

To guarantee a shirt with the 2025 image, you must pre-register by August 14th at midnight.  We will have a limited amount of 2025 shirts available race day along with our past event shirts.  All shirts will be available only while supplies last.  We will not be placing a post-race order due to increased cost.  

First 150 overall registrants for 5k & Fun Walk, and Mid Run will receive a swag bag.

 

Rewards For: Top Male/Top Female Overall, Top Male/Female 70+ (Masters), Along With Top 3 Of Each Age Group (Male/Female)

 

Age Groups:
14 and Under
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60 +

 

LITTLE IRONMAN VIRTUAL 5K

If you are unable to attend our event in person and would like the flexibility to run 3.1 miles on your own time and your favorite course, this is for you.  This is also a great option for friends and family that live out of town.  We will mail you your t-shirt and bib and you can share your time and photos with us by using #LittleIronman.  We look forward to seeing your photos!

COST:  $30.00 (to help cover shipping cost)

Registration will end for the Virtual 5K on 08/07/25 at midnight.  We will place your package in the mail on 08/09/25 in hopes you will receive your package before the official race date of 08/17/25.  

First 150 overall registrants for 5k, Fun Walk, and Mud Run will receive a swag bag.


1 MILE FUN WALK

START TIME:  5PM

If you prefer not to run and would like to walk, we are excited to offer a 1 mile Fun Walk.  We will start the same time as the 5K runners and walk from the church to the cemetery, release a balloon in honor of our sweet boy, and walk back to the church. Fun awards will be given to walkers at the conclusion of the 5K and Fun Walk.

Cost: $25.00

To guarantee a shirt with the 2025 image, you must pre-register by August 14th at midnight.  We will have a limited amount of 2025 shirts available race day along with our past event shirts,  All shirts will be available only while supplies last.  We will not be placing a post-race order due to increased cost.  

First 150 overall registrants for 5k, fun walk, and mud run will receive a swag bag.

MUD RUN

START TIME:  3 PM

Fun Mud Run which includes a creek run, tires, balance beam, climbing walls, mud crawl, quintuple steps, monkey bars, large mud pit, and much more!!!

(Open for ages 3 and up-will run heats by age group-unlimited runs until 4:30 pm) 

Race day registration and packet pick up will be from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm.  Parking will be at Sulphur Springs School.  Shuttles will run before and after the race. 

COST:  $25.00

To guarantee a shirt with the 2025 image, you must pre-register by August 14th at midnight.  We will have a limited amount of 2025 shirts available race day along with our past event shirts.  All shirts will be available only while supplies last.  We will not be placing a post-race order due to increased cost.  

First 150 overall registrants for 5k, fun walk, and mud run will receive a swag bag.

Rinse down station, changing tent, towels, and bags for dirty clothes will be provided. 

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ALL EVENTS:

Pre-race announcements, National Anthem, and a short devotional will begin at 4:30 pm. Concessions will be open from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm also!!!

Wristbands will be on sale for $3.00. 

Online pre-registration payment will be by credit card.

Cash and checks will be accepted on race day-please make check to: the P.H.I.L. Foundation.  Credit cards will be accepted via online registrations only.     

100 % of all proceeds go to the P.H.I.L. Foundation.  Founded in 2010 in loving memory of Phil Adcock , to help families facing financial difficulties due to a health crisis.  We are a 501(3)(c) non profit organization .  Go to www.philfoundation.org for more information about the P.H.I.L. Foundation

With all our events and concessions, our hope is to offer a fun filled day, with something for the entire family!  Come out and help us celebrate Josh’s 21st Birthday and know you are making a difference in the lives of families in your community! 

For More Information You Can Contact: 

littleironman@philfoundation.org

 

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

            TRI CITY LOGISTICS (GOLD SPONSOR)      

            FOOD CITY

            JOHNSON CITY FIREFIGHTER ASSOCIATION

            BARNES EXTERMINATING

            FOUNDATION REALITY GROUP

            EAST TENNESSEE VETERINARY HOSPITAL     

            A2Z SPECIALTY LETTERING

            LA CARRETTA

            JAMES P. CLINE, CPA

            TRI CITIES POOLS AND SPAS

            NATURAL OPTIONS AROMATHERAPY

            MILL CREEK CONSTRUCTION

            SULPHUR SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH

            WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERRIF’S OFFICE

            SULPHUR SPRINGS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

            FOSTER SIGNS

            THE TROPHY SHOP

            COLE’S MEDICAL SERVICES

            MCMILLIN EYECARE

            WIDENER INSURANCE

            SHERRY GILBERT, CPA

            SULPHUR SPRINGS SCHOOL

            SWIFTY PIG 

            NEW HOPE BRETHREN CHURCH

            M&M HAIR STUDIO

            JONESBOROUGH FUNERAL HOME

            BRAIN FREEZE ITALIAN ICE AND LEMONADES

 

 

        

          

 

 

12th Annual Little Ironman: 5K, Fun Walk, and Mud Run12h Annual Little Ironman: 5K, Fun Walk, and Mud Run This tribute 5K, Fun Walk & Mud Run are in memory of Josh “LITTLE IRONMAN” Adcock SUNDAY AUGUST 17, 2025 Sulphur Springs Baptist Church 1567 Gray-Sulphur Springs Road Jonesborough, TN  37659 We are excited to be celebrating 12 years of our Little Ironman event!  We wanted to honor our military veterans this year to show our appreciation for their sacrifice and service.  We hope you will join us in the celebration of Josh’s life and legacy he left for us…live loud and love BIG!  We are planning a fun filled day for your family to enjoy.  Our prayer is you will leave with a Garfield smile knowing you were a part of something bigger than all of us! LITTLE IRONMAN 5K ***Digital timing by Trojan Timing*** START TIME:  5 PM WHERE:  Sulphur Springs Community, includes a balloon release at Sulphur Springs Cemetery in honor of Josh. Start/finish line, packet pick up and registration at Sulphur Springs Baptist Church from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm.  Parking will be at Sulphur Springs School.  Shuttles will run before and after race.  COST:  REGISTER NOW UNTIL AUGUST 14 AT MIDNIGHT is $ 25.00 RACE DAY- $ 30.00  To guarantee a shirt with the 2025 image, you must pre-register by August 14th at midnight.  We will have a limited amount of 2025 shirts available race day along with our past event shirts.  All shirts will be available only while supplies last.  We will not be placing a post-race order due to increased cost.   First 150 overall registrants for 5k & Fun Walk, and Mid Run will receive a swag bag.   Rewards For: Top Male/Top Female Overall, Top Male/Female 70+ (Masters), Along With Top 3 Of Each Age Group (Male/Female)   Age Groups:14 and Under15-1920-2930-3940-4950-5960 +   LITTLE IRONMAN VIRTUAL 5K If you are unable to attend our event in person and would like the flexibility to run 3.1 miles on your own time and your favorite course, this is for you.  This is also a great option for friends and family that live out of town.  We will mail you your t-shirt and bib and you can share your time and photos with us by using #LittleIronman.  We look forward to seeing your photos! COST:  $30.00 (to help cover shipping cost) Registration will end for the Virtual 5K on 08/07/25 at midnight.  We will place your package in the mail on 08/09/25 in hopes you will receive your package before the official race date of 08/17/25.   First 150 overall registrants for 5k, Fun Walk, and Mud Run will receive a swag bag. 1 MILE FUN WALK START TIME:  5PM If you prefer not to run and would like to walk, we are excited to offer a 1 mile Fun Walk.  We will start the same time as the 5K runners and walk from the church to the cemetery, release a balloon in honor of our sweet boy, and walk back to the church. Fun awards will be given to walkers at the conclusion of the 5K and Fun Walk. Cost: $25.00 To guarantee a shirt with the 2025 image, you must pre-register by August 14th at midnight.  We will have a limited amount of 2025 shirts available race day along with our past event shirts,  All shirts will be available only while supplies last.  We will not be placing a post-race order due to increased cost.   First 150 overall registrants for 5k, fun walk, and mud run will receive a swag bag. MUD RUN START TIME:  3 PM Fun Mud Run which includes a creek run, tires, balance beam, climbing walls, mud crawl, quintuple steps, monkey bars, large mud pit, and much more!!! (Open for ages 3 and up-will run heats by age group-unlimited runs until 4:30 pm)  Race day registration and packet pick up will be from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm.  Parking will be at Sulphur Springs School.  Shuttles will run before and after the race.  COST:  $25.00 To guarantee a shirt with the 2025 image, you must pre-register by August 14th at midnight.  We will have a limited amount of 2025 shirts available race day along with our past event shirts.  All shirts will be available only while supplies last.  We will not be placing a post-race order due to increased cost.   First 150 overall registrants for 5k, fun walk, and mud run will receive a swag bag. Rinse down station, changing tent, towels, and bags for dirty clothes will be provided.  _____________________________________________________________________________________________ GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ALL EVENTS: Pre-race announcements, National Anthem, and a short devotional will begin at 4:30 pm. Concessions will be open from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm also!!! Wristbands will be on sale for $3.00.  Online pre-registration payment will be by credit card. Cash and checks will be accepted on race day-please make check to: the P.H.I.L. Foundation.  Credit cards will be accepted via online registrations only.      100 % of all proceeds go to the P.H.I.L. Foundation.  Founded in 2010 in loving memory of Phil Adcock , to help families facing financial difficulties due to a health crisis.  We are a 501(3)(c) non profit organization .  Go to www.philfoundation.org for more information about the P.H.I.L. Foundation With all our events and concessions, our hope is to offer a fun filled day, with something for the entire family!  Come out and help us celebrate Josh’s 21st Birthday and know you are making a difference in the lives of families in your community!  For More Information You Can Contact:  littleironman@philfoundation.org   A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:             TRI CITY LOGISTICS (GOLD SPONSOR)                   FOOD CITY             JOHNSON CITY FIREFIGHTER ASSOCIATION             BARNES EXTERMINATING             FOUNDATION REALITY GROUP             EAST TENNESSEE VETERINARY HOSPITAL                  A2Z SPECIALTY LETTERING             LA CARRETTA             JAMES P. CLINE, CPA             TRI CITIES POOLS AND SPAS             NATURAL OPTIONS AROMATHERAPY             MILL CREEK CONSTRUCTION             SULPHUR SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH             WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERRIF’S OFFICE             SULPHUR SPRINGS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT             FOSTER SIGNS             THE TROPHY SHOP             COLE’S MEDICAL SERVICES             MCMILLIN EYECARE             WIDENER INSURANCE             SHERRY GILBERT, CPA             SULPHUR SPRINGS SCHOOL             SWIFTY PIG              NEW HOPE BRETHREN CHURCH             M&M HAIR STUDIO             JONESBOROUGH FUNERAL HOME             BRAIN FREEZE ITALIAN ICE AND LEMONADES                            
Jonesborough, TN

Race Events & Distances

Choose from 4 race distances available for 12th Annual Little Ironman: 5K, Fun Walk, and Mud Run in Jonesborough, TN. Registration includes timing, finisher medals, and post-race refreshments.

Little Ironman Mud Run

1 Miles
Distance
1 Miles
Start Time
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Frequently Asked Questions about Little Ironman Mud Run

How long is the Little Ironman Mud Run?
The Little Ironman Mud Run covers 1 Miles.
What time does the Little Ironman Mud Run start?
The Little Ironman Mud Run starts at 3:00:00 PM.
Where is the Little Ironman Mud Run located?
The Little Ironman Mud Run takes place in Jonesborough, TN.

Little Ironman Virtual 5K

3.1 Miles
Distance
3.1 Miles
Start Time
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12th Annual Little Ironman: 5K, Fun Walk, and Mud Run Organizers

Frequently Asked Questions about Little Ironman Virtual 5K

How long is the Little Ironman Virtual 5K?
The Little Ironman Virtual 5K covers 3.1 Miles.
What time does the Little Ironman Virtual 5K start?
The Little Ironman Virtual 5K starts at 5:00:00 PM.
Where is the Little Ironman Virtual 5K located?
The Little Ironman Virtual 5K takes place in Jonesborough, TN.

Little Ironman 5K

3.1 Miles
Distance
3.1 Miles
Start Time
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JonesboroughTN
12th Annual Little Ironman: 5K, Fun Walk, and Mud Run Organizers

Frequently Asked Questions about Little Ironman 5K

How long is the Little Ironman 5K?
The Little Ironman 5K covers 3.1 Miles.
What time does the Little Ironman 5K start?
The Little Ironman 5K starts at 5:00:00 PM.
Where is the Little Ironman 5K located?
The Little Ironman 5K takes place in Jonesborough, TN.

Little Ironman Fun Walk

1 Miles
Distance
1 Miles
Start Time
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JonesboroughTN
12th Annual Little Ironman: 5K, Fun Walk, and Mud Run Organizers

Frequently Asked Questions about Little Ironman Fun Walk

How long is the Little Ironman Fun Walk?
The Little Ironman Fun Walk covers 1 Miles.
What time does the Little Ironman Fun Walk start?
The Little Ironman Fun Walk starts at 5:00:00 PM.
Where is the Little Ironman Fun Walk located?
The Little Ironman Fun Walk takes place in Jonesborough, TN.

Registration Information

Registration is typically available online until race day (subject to capacity). Early registration is recommended for guaranteed entry and potential early bird pricing. Check with race organizers for specific event details and included amenities.

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