K-Town on the River Triathlons

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.

It's time to SwimRun KNOX!

SwimRun is about the experience, stepping out of your comfort zone, pushing yourself to the limit, and taking on whatever the course throws at you. You are about to embark on an epic adventure through nature either individually or with your teammate. Either way, you are guaranteed to have stories to tell when it’s all over!

The race takes place at Mead's Quarry and Ijams Nature Center which is the gateway to the Dirty South aka the Urban Wilderness! Experience the SwimRun Experience with a new combined distance course! You are sure to enjoy the views, the front seat to all that nature offers, and a few surprises along the way!

Race Information

The race starts at 9:00 AM.

Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

All runners must register on RunSignup.

No on-site registration.

Additional Information

The starting line is near Shelter #1.

5K & 10K Course

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5653980766

The course is an out-and-back.

The 5K does the course twice.

The 10K does the course four times.

Half Marathon Course

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5796493972

The course is an out-and-back.

The Half Marathon does the course six times.

Course Time Limit

3 hours and 30 minutes.

Finisher Medals

All finishers will receive a themed medal.

Best Costume

Wearing a costume is not required, but we do encourage it.

At the beginning of each race, we take a group photo.

The best costume will be awarded at the beginning of the race.

Series Points

This race earns points towards the US Road Running Race Series.

For more information go to https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Best Costume

It is not required to wear a costume, but we do encourage it.

At the beginning of each race, we take a group photo.

The best costume will be awarded at the beginning race.

Awards

https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running

https://usroadrunning.com

Saving Grace is on a mission and needs your help! We are a women's home that aids women with faith based recovery from drug and abuse to influence positive life changing growth with a lifelong impact. If you can't join us in person on the day of the race, you may choose to participate in the virtual 5K opportunity by walking or running a course of your choosing while still supporting Saving Grace's mission.

Our in person events include a 5K, 10K and 1-mile run/ walk event at Victor Ashe Park to raise funds for our local non-profit mission work.

All 5 & 10K runners will receive a Race T-shirt, please sign up before May 25th to guarantee your shirt size!

PACKET PICKUP:

Pick up will be available race morning only from the Pavilion at Victor Ashe starting at 8:45am.

RACE COURSE:

Course will start near the main pavilion and will travel out on the paved greenway path towards the Elementary School before looping back up the same path to finish where the race began from. 10K runners will run through the finish and repeat the same loop again.

AWARDS:

Awards will be given to top runners as well as to the top performer in each M & F Age Group.

Awards will be given to top 3 Male & top 3 Females overall. Age Groups will be awarded to top individual per gender for every 10 year increment (9 & under, 10-19, 40-49 etc). All finishers will receive a T-shirt with their registration. Orders will close one week before the race date, registrations within the week leading up to race day are NOT guaranteed a giveaway item. All 1 mile runners under the age of 10 will receive a finisher token at the finish line.

Participants in the virtual event and 1-mile run will not be scored, Virtual runners, please submit results anytime in the 10-day window so we can know who participated! Once you complete your epic virtual trek, be sure to give us a shout out on social media using @savinggrace!

Hang around after with us for the award ceremony.

RESTROOMS:

Restrooms are available near the event start/ finish area along with a water fountain.

All proceeds for this event will benefit the Saving Grace Women's home of Tennessee. Proceeds go to supporting the mission of rehabilitation for local women. Saving Grace began in 2015 with 2 homes, one for men (Project Hope) and one for women (Saving Grace). 10 years later, they now have 8 homes in 5 states and are continuing to love their neighbors one by one. All donations go to supporting the center with housing and annual expenses for residents and treatments needed. We hope to see you out there and lending your support!

Want to support without sweating? Consider sponsoring a runner or consider a direct donation- Click the donate option at the top of the page to support!

For information on sponsorship, please contact Saving Grace TN staff at: [email protected]

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.