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• Zoo Knoxville Red Panda Run 5K [zooknoxville.org] [Register at runsignup.com]

  Sat, May 30, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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  Red Panda Run 5K

  Lace up your running shoes and get ready for a wild adventure at Zoo Knoxville’s brand-new Red Panda Run 5K, a unique race experience that begins and ends inside the zoo....

  Red Panda Run 5K

  Lace up your running shoes and get ready for a wild adventure at Zoo Knoxville’s brand-new Red Panda Run 5K, a unique race experience that begins and ends inside the zoo. Participants will race past some of the zoo’s most iconic habitats while supporting wildlife conservation.

  The Red Panda Run kicks off at the Boyd Family Red Panda Village and takes runners on a scenic three-mile journey through Zoo Knoxville and neighboring Chilhowee Park. Along the course, participants will pass tigers, gibbons, rhinos, great apes, and the all-new Timber Loop Boardwalk. Two on-course water stations will be available to keep runners hydrated.

  Age group winners will receive exclusive Red Panda swag, and the overall winner, along with their family, will enjoy a special meet-and-greet with one of Zoo Knoxville’s resident red pandas on race day.

  All race participants will receive:

  • A commemorative Red Panda Run T-shirt

  • Official Red Panda race bib

  • Zoo admission on race day

  • Discounted zoo admission for spectators

  • Post-race refreshments at the Sugarland’s BARn

  Spectator tickets will be available for $20 the week before the event. Spectators will remain in the main plaza during the race, with clear views of the starting line, Mile 2 marker, and finish line. Spectator admission includes access to the post-race party and zoo admission for the day.

  Packet Pick Up

  Friday May 29th 3 - 6 p.m. @ Zoo Knoxville

  Race Day Schedule

  7:00 a.m. — Registration and Main Plaza open

  8:00 a.m. — Race begins

  8:30–10:00 a.m. — Post-Race Party at Sugarland’s BARn

  Registration Fees

  $40 — Member Registration (February 27–March 3)

  $40 — Early Bird Registration (March 4–March 24)

  $45 — Tier 1 General Registration (March 25–April 28)

  $50 — General Registration (April 29–May 24)

  $60 — Day Before/Day Of Registration (May 25–30)

  Whether you’re chasing a personal best or just looking for a fun way to experience Zoo Knoxville, the Red Panda Run offers a memorable course, family-friendly atmosphere, and the chance to celebrate one of the zoo’s most beloved species.

  FAQs

  • Walkers with strollers are welcome and will start in the last coral. Keep in mind that the course covers uphill, downhill, gravel, asphalt, and concrete surfaces.

  • The Red Panda Run Welcomes All Ages:

  • Children under age 3 are free to accompany registered parents, children will need a signed waiver. Extra waivers will be available at registration.

  • Children aged 3-13 must be registered and have a registered adult accompany them.

  • Member Spectators must purchase a discounted spectator ticket. Spectators will remain in the main plaza during the race and can explore the remainder of the zoo after 9am. General Spectator Admission is $20, Member Spectator Admission is $10, Spectator Children under 3 are free. Registered Runners will receive information on purchasing spectator admission tickets the week before the race.

  • Please note, pets are not allowed on Zoo property and all service animals must be registered at the Zoo Ranger Station.

  18.4 km from Strawberry Plains
  3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37914, United States
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  3.1 Miles 5k Gravel Run Walk

• Tri Star Triathlons & Duathlons [runsignup.com]

  Sat, Jun 13, 2026 at 7:00 AM

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  Sprint Triathlon distance Swim 300 yards/BIke 11.5 Miles/Run 3.1 Miles

  Olympic Triathlon Distance Swim 1500 yards/Bike 25 Miles/Run 6.2 Miles

  Sprint Duathlon Run 2 Miles/Bile 11.5/Run 3.1 Miles...

  Sprint Triathlon distance Swim 300 yards/BIke 11.5 Miles/Run 3.1 Miles

  Olympic Triathlon Distance Swim 1500 yards/Bike 25 Miles/Run 6.2 Miles

  Sprint Duathlon Run 2 Miles/Bile 11.5/Run 3.1 Miles

  Olympic Duathlon Run 2 Miles/Bike 25 Miles/Run 6.2 Miles

  Aquabike Sprint or Olympic - Swim Bike Done!

  Take a swim in the Tennessee River with a short loop to give you a challenge but then a swoop back to the swim finish! The bike courses will bring you along Riverside Drive to East Knoxville and the beautiful rolling views of the route. The run will take you along the greenway and the river past the Star of Knoxville RIverboat launch, the Volunteer Landing past the Marina and back to the Riverside Park for a traditional PBR Finish!

  Schedule of Events:

  Friday, June 12th- 6-7pm Pre Race Packet Pickup Ned McWherter Park 1648 Riverside Drive

  6:45pm Athletes Meeting (optional) at Swim Entrance/Exit

  Saturday, June 13th - 5:30am Packet Pickup and Transition Opens

  6:45am Athletes Meeting at Swim Start (Required)

  7:00am Sprint Start (waves TBD)

  7:15am Olympic Start (waves TBD)

  8:15am Swim Cut off

  9:00am Sprint Awards

  10:30am Olympic Awards

  11:00am Bike Cut off

  12:00pm Hoping to be drinking our feelings away!

  Parking will be at Ned McWherter park under the bridge as well in an adjacent overflow lot.

  19.3 km from Strawberry Plains
  1648 Riverside Dr, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37915, United States
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  12 Miles 15 Miles 17.5 Miles 26 Miles 32 Miles 33.5 Miles Aquabike Cycling Duathlon Run Swim Triathlon

• K-Town on the River Triathlons [runsignup.com]

  Sat, Aug 01, 2026 at 7:00 AM

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  Are you ready to TRI KNOX again?

  Sprint: 1000M Swim - 14 Mi Bike - 5k Run

  Olympic: 1900M Swim - 25 Mi Bike - 10k Run

  Half: 2200M Swim - 56 Mi Bike - 13.1 Mi Run

  The sprint will be a DOWNSTREAM 300...

  Are you ready to TRI KNOX again?

  Sprint: 1000M Swim - 14 Mi Bike - 5k Run

  Olympic: 1900M Swim - 25 Mi Bike - 10k Run

  Half: 2200M Swim - 56 Mi Bike - 13.1 Mi Run

  The sprint will be a DOWNSTREAM 300 meter swim ending at Suttrees Landing dock. The bike ride will head up Island Home for a 14-mile tour of some of S Knoxville's finest scenery. the run will take off along the riverside through the historic Island Home neighborhood onto the Will Skelton Greenway. Expect a little elevation, or as we say "Gently Rolling Hills" on this run, but in the shade and along the breezy river. Cruise back to the finish line in Suttree's boardwalk and celebrate with Knoxville's finest!

  The olympic distance will also include a nice DOWNSTREAM swim from Island Home to Suttree's and head out on the same bike path for a 25-mile tour of scenic roads. The run will follow the same path extending just past Meads Quarry parking and follow its way back to Suttree's Landing as well.

  The half-iron distance will also start from Island Home with a brief 100-meter upstream swim before heading downstream to Suttree's. The bike route showcases the beauty of the South Knoxville countryside. Once back the run will follow the same path as you make your way past Meads Quarry to the Forks of the River and follow its way back to Suttree's Landing as well. The half-iron distance will have a cut-off of 8.5 hours with a bike cut-off of 12pm

  Schedule of Events:

  • Early packet pickup: August 1st, 5:30 pm-7:00 pm on site at Suttree's Landing

  • Transition Opens 8/2 @ 5:30 am

  • Same-day registration and packet-pickup: 5:30 am -6:45 am

  • Shuttles to the swim start running between 6:15 am and 6:45 am

  • Race briefing at swim start: 6:45 am

  • Sprint in water wave start: 7:00 am wave assignments below

  • Olympic in water wave start: 7:30 am

  • Half Iron in water wave start: 7:00 am

  • Awards ceremonies for Sprint at 9am, Olympic at 11am, and Half at 1:30pm

  • Finish-line expo 8:00 am-2:30 pm

  Wave List - Start times :

  7am - Sprint and Half Men and Clydesdales including aquabikes

  7:03am Sprint and Half Women, Athenas, & Relays including aquabikes

  7:30am Olympic Men and Clydesdales including Aqua bike

  7:33am Olympic Women and Athenas including Aquabike

  7:36am All Duathlons will start first run from Island Home Park

  Personal Best Racing has a NO REFUND policy. This is based on our pricing structure to provide 15% of GROSS REVENUES to our charity partners. Insurance is available during the registration of each event. Please take advantage of this option should you wish to insure your entry fees.

  Event Cancellation / Modification Policy - If Natural Disaster or Community Disaster occurs, our action steps are as follows:

  1. Personal Best Racing in concert with local officials will make decisions based on safety first. 2. Courses and/or race segments will be altered as agreed to between Personal Best Racing and local officials 3. Financial: It is not financially feasible for Personal Best Racing to accept the risk of a disaster for everyone. Each registered participant needs to accept the risk of his or her entry fee. There will be NO REFUNDS or free entries to future races. The money you paid is spent developing the subject event. 4. Personal Best Racing does not save any money if one of our events has to be canceled for reasons beyond our control. All supplies and services needed for the events are purchased and/or arranged in advance. All event supplies and services associated with that event must be paid for, regardless of the outcome.

  Event Shirts - Event shirts are NOT guaranteed to participants registering within 2 weeks of each event. Please register prior to 2 weeks prior to guarantee your race shirt.

  22.2 km from Strawberry Plains
  1001 Waterfront Dr, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37920, United States
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  Aquabike Cycling Duathlon Run Swim Triathlon Walk

• Lick Skillet Scramble [runsignup.com]

  Sat, Oct 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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  Lick Skillet Farm hosts its fifth annual end-of-season fall fundraiser and farm celebration: rides at every level followed by a great party at the farm!

  Four totally new scenic back-road routes: 12-,...

  Lick Skillet Farm hosts its fifth annual end-of-season fall fundraiser and farm celebration: rides at every level followed by a great party at the farm!

  Four totally new scenic back-road routes: 12-, 25-, & 40-mile options, a re-mapped metric century, AND a brand new 75 mile option. The twelve-miler is flat and family-friendly, with extra SAG, perfect for kids or anyone who wants an easy day on great roads. Experienced riders will find both the Metric Century and the 3/4 century to be enjoyably challenging.

  The 4 longer rides start at 10am, with the 12 miler starting at 10:05am. Parking, registration, and ride start are at New Market Elementary, 1559 Old A.J. Hwy, New Market, TN 37820. Rider check-in/late registration starts at 8:30am. Post ride food and festivities are a 2 min ride away at nearby Lick Skillet Farm, 805 Lick Skillet Ln, New Market, TN 37820.

  Back for 2026--Friday packet pickup (10/9) will be held from 5 to 6:30pm at Quest Health & Performance, 5401 Kingston Pike, #350, in the Bearden area.

  As always, the ride is fully supported with clear route markings, well stocked rest stops, and SAG support, and all riders can choose a LONG SLEEVE T-shirt, or if you've got plenty of T shirts, help us out by donating the cost of the shirt to our local elementary school!

  After your ride, join the celebration party at Lick Skillet Farm:

  · Lunch provided at the farm.

  · Cruze Farm will offer a self-serve ice cream bar.

  · Alliance Brewing will host a cash beer bar.

  · Live music by Radio On.

  Proceeds from the event will go to our own New Market Elementary School.

  Course Maps can be found directly at Ride with GPS. Just make a free account, we provide the paid services for this event for you!

  https://ridewithgps.com/auto_approve/Event/342802/0vtWF1h7p9oDN0lRZIZ9PSpolSpLeDqO

  11.4 km from Strawberry Plains
  Jefferson County, Tennessee, 37820, United States
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  62 Miles Cycling