Be a part of the commemorative march that both challenges participants and pays tribute to all our armed services at the Mountain Man Memorial March. After running virtually for two years the Mountain Man Memorial March is back in person, though a virtual option is available.   This is a 26.2 mile march that begins in downtown Gatlinburg and traverses a variety of terrain including highways, country roads and rugged mountainscape.  Entry categories in the Mountain Man Memorial March include both military and civilian, as well as run and march events.  Run events include 26.2 mile marathon, 13.1 half marathon, a 10K run and a 5K run. March events have two distances 26.2 and 13.1 half marathon.