Bandit Run 2026

The 2026 running is in the books: East Tennessee, the Tail of the Dragon, and a finish alongside Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge (June 4-6).

Dates

Jun 1–6, 2026

Where

East Tennessee — Tail of the Dragon (US 129) corridor; Pigeon Forge, TN

Route

Routed through East Tennessee and the Tail of the Dragon (US 129); concluded with Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge.

Organizer

Restore a Muscle Car (Dave Hall) with the Bandit Run group

Official site →

The 2026 Bandit Run rolled through East Tennessee in early June, taking on the Tail of the Dragon — 318 curves of US 129 — before joining Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge, June 4-6, 2026. Hundreds of cars made the trip. Per the organizers: "2026 Bandit Run is in the books! What a great year, thanks to all who attended and helped."