On Saturday, October 8, 2022 the Smyth County Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual Molly’s Knob Challenge. This is not an average 5K, as it hosts over 1,000 feet of elevation gain in the first 1.7 miles and runs a total distance of 3.4 miles. Runners came from various states to conquer Molly’s Knob Challenge. The runners and their times are posted below. Congratulations to all our challengers! We would also like to extend a special thank you to our event sponsor, Marion Outdoors!
Men’s:
First Place – Runner 164, Matt Kearney: 31:29
Second Place – Runner 176, Daniel McDowell: 36:25
Third Place – Runner 165, Aaron Litz: 40:48
Runner 170: 42:22
Runner 168: 54:54
Runner 158: 1:27:40
Women’s:
First Place – Runner 163, Amanda Kearney: 42:30
Second Place – Runner 162, Brandi Cregger: 47:03
Third Place – Runner 169, Jadewyn Ringley: 54:54
Runner 161: 55:29
Runner 167: 56:29
Runner 159: 57:52
Runner 173: 58:37
Runner 160: 59:35
Runner 172: 59:40
Runner 171: 59:44
Runner 166: 60:00
Runner 175: NA
Runner 174: NA
Runner 157: NA
Runner 156: NA
Thank you to all of our challengers and volunteers for helping make this year’s Molly’s Knob Challenge a success!







