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Train with Fleet Feet Knoxville for the The Big Run 5K! Whether you're just starting out, wanting to up your mileage, or looking to get faster, we're here to help you reach your goals! We offer a variety of run/walk programs for all levels, aimed to help you keep moving, stay motivated and have fun! Enjoy the accountability with your fellow run program team members and receive coaching and training tips along the way. We meet once a week starting the week of April 13th.

• Workouts: Mondays at 6:30 PM starting the week of April 13, 2026

• Meeting Location: Most of the runs will be at the Cove at Concord Park (10901 South Northshore Drive Knoxville, TN 37922) where the race is held

• Target Race: The Big Run 5K on Wed, June 3, 2026

• Q&A Session: Thursday April 2 at 6:00pm. This open-to-all discussion will be followed by a Open Group Walk/Run at 6:30pm.

• Gear Up Week: Special discounts just for training program members the first week of training.

• Participants Receive: Detailed weekly training schedule, guidance and advice from experienced coaches, weekly group training runs, information sessions about proper running form, hydration, nutrition, etc., team technical t-shirt.

• Registration Fee: $50 before April 5th; $75 from April 6th on (fee does not include processing fees or race entry fee)

Beginner 5K

Challenge yourself to complete a 5K! The benefits of exercise are many, with the most important being: improved cardiovascular health, improved bone health, improved mood and better coordination. The program focuses on beginners, but all levels of walkers and runners are welcome. Along the way we’ll be providing you with motivation to keep you moving, guidance and advice, weekly group training runs or walks, and educational clinics on topics such as proper nutrition, choosing the right gear, and avoiding injury. Plus, you’ll have the camaraderie of others just like you. Sign up today to run your first 5K and commit to making a life change.

Advanced 5K

Improve your 5K time and fitness level with our Advanced 5k training program. This training program is designed to teach you more advanced running techniques and to help you continue on your running journey in a supportive environment. We want to help you beat your previous personal records and set new goals for yourself, all the while providing guidance, motivation, weekly group training runs, and more advanced educational clinics. We will cover topics designed to help you improve your 5K time such as proper pacing and good form, as well as building on previous topics like nutrition, choosing the right gear, and injury prevention. Before beginning the program, participants should be able to run 3 miles at a steady pace with limited walk breaks.

Join us for a 5K at Victor Ashe Park! All proceeds go to the Tennessee Society of Professional Engineers Knoxville Chapter and KnoxProCorps.

The Tennessee Society of Professional Engineers works to promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics education in Knox and surrounding counties. For several years they have sponsored STEM education events in Knox County. They also annually award over $10,000 in grants to STEM education in area high schools and college scholarships to engineering students.

Knox ProCorps seeks to provide Knoxville professionals a means to improve the health and welfare of impoverished communities in the U.S. and abroad by utilizing their talents and professional training. They have taken numerous trips to Central America and rural Appalachia.

Awards as follows: Top 3 M & F, Top Master 40+ M & F; Top Grandmaster 50+ M & F; Age Groups in 10 year increments; Top Athena & Clydesdale

Note: Refreshments will be provided before and after the event. No water stops during the race will be provided during the race.

Directions from downtown Knoxville: Take Western Avenue headed west; after approximately four miles, turn right onto Pleasant Ridge Road; go approximately three miles (before Northwest Middle School) and turn left onto Bradshaw Road; park is on immediate right.

Directions from I-40: From I-40, take the I-640 exit #385; take the Western Ave. West; head west on Western Ave; turn right onto Ballcamp Pk. at the Wendy's; turn right onto Bradshaw Rd; park will be on the left.

Directions from I-75: From I-75, take the Merchant Drive exit #108; head west on Merchant Dr; go to Merchant Dr. end; turn left onto Pleasant Ridge Rd; turn right onto Bradshaw Rd; park will be on the immediate right.

For the fifth year, Delta Delta Delta sorority and Race Day Events offers a 5k race. For 2026, the venue returns to beautiful UT Gardens, with a course largely contained on the Third Creek greenway.

Soft cotton race logo shirts to all, with Overall and Age Group awards. Post race refreshments and large assortment of snacks.

Race starts at 10am at UT Gardens on the University of Tennessee Ag Campus. Day of race registration available at 9am.

Student discounts available. for more information, look for campus posters or email martin@racedayevents.net

Proceeds, as with the mini triathlon for years, will again go to East TN Children's Hospital/Camp Eagles Nest, a summer camp for children with cancer and rare blood disorders

The Woolf is on the run! Come join us this April for this inaugural 5K & 1 Mile kids fun run in Knoxville!

Our mission at Woolfson Eye Institute is to help individuals achieve better vision. We

know that not all can be helped with surgical options, which is why we are presenting

the first ever Woolf on the Run 5K. Proceeds and donations from this event will be given to the

Tennessee School for the Blind located in Nashville, TN.

To learn more about Woolfson Eye Institute, please visit our main website Woolfsoneye.com.

The race will run from Victor Ashe Park feature paved greenways on an out and back lollipop loop. Course begins at the Pavilion area of Victor Ashe Park. The Fun Run will be an out and back course, parents are welcome to chaperone their young runners without registering themselves.

GIVEAWAYS:

All 5K participants will receive a T-shirt and goody bag, sign up before April 5th to ensure your T-shirt size!

AWARDS:

Age groups medal awards for 5K race will be awarded in every 10 year increment.

<12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

**All Kids will receive a token award for participating in the Mile run.

RESTROOMS: Will be available from the Pavilion area near the Start/ Finish area and water fountains.

PACKET PICKUP: Will be available only on Race morning from 7:30AM-8:45AM from the Pavilion.

WATER STOPS: Aid/ Water stations will be available on the course around mile 1.25. These will be stocked with Water for runners.

PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION: Parking is conveniently available in the park near the Start/ Finish area.

Proceeds for this race will go to benefiting the Tennessee School for the Blind. Proceeds and donations will go directly to the school, allowing students to have opportunities for class trips, extra school supplies, and

other adventures in learning!

If you would like to be a sponsor for the race, please reach out to

streece@woolfsoneye.com. All sponsors will have their business logo/name on the

back of each race shirt for advertisement as well as social media shoutouts and posts.

Want to support without the sweat? Consider donating at the top of this page to directly help raise funds for our cause!

Date, Time, and Place: Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 8:00 am on Cherokee Boulevard (west parking lot-2250 Cherokee Boulevard). Kids Mile starts at 7:30am. 5K will start at 8am.

Course Description and Highlights: USATF Certified. Loop course on Cherokee Boulevard beginning and ending at the west parking lot.

Packet Pick Up: Early pickup option - Wednesday April 29, 5pm-7pm, at Runner’s Market in Bearden. Day of race - 6:15am-745am.

Registration & Entry Fee (NO REFUNDS OR BIB TRANSFERS):

Early Bird Pricing until January 31 $25

Registration: February 1 - April 8, $30

Late Registration: April 9 - April 26, $35

Race Day registration: $40

Cost for ages 17 and under is $25 until April 15 then $35 for late registration (this applies to in-person only). Race Day $40

T-shirts: Unisex sized t-shirts for registrants. Pre-registered (through April 21) runners will receive them at early packet pick or on race day. Please note our new shirt policy: Anyone registering after April 21 will receive shirts while supplies last. The shirt order will be placed on April 22nd and when the inventory runs out in the RunSignUp system then there will be no more shirts. No re-orders.

During registration, you can select the "No Tee, Plant a Tree" option. We get it, even the coolest looking shirts sometimes end up collecting dust. If you choose this option, KTC will work with local East TN organizations to plant trees in your honor!

Awards: Awards to the top 3 Overall, age groups, and specialty categories. Top Masters (As defined by fastest person age 40 and above, not limited to 40-49) Grandmasters (As defined by fastest person age 50 and above, not limited to 50-59), Senior Grandmasters (As defined by fastest person age 60 and above, not limited to 60-69) male and female.

Grand Prix Points Team Competition: The Dogwood Classic is on the 2026 Team Competition schedule. 2026 Grand Prix Points awarded winners in various categories and age groups. Points accumulate throughout the year. KTC recognizes the top 10 men and women in the Grand Prix series at the New Year’s Day 5K on January 1, 2027. Remember, to be eligible for Grand Prix Points, participants must be a member of KTC and must volunteer for at least 3 KTC races throughout the year.

Post Race Refreshments: We'll have assorted refreshments will be provided post race in the event tent.

Race Etiquette: Due to insurance regulations, roller blades, strollers, bicycles, and dogs are not allowed on the course. The 5K course closes in 1 hour and 15 minutes. KTC discourages the use of headphones at events.

Information or Special Assistance: Please contact Race Director, Karla Gander at ktcdogwoodclassic@gmail.com or the KTC Events Manager, Jessica, at Jessica@ktc.org.

KTC Safety Policy: The Knoxville Track Club Board of Directors has approved an Event Safety Policy, viewable here: Weather Policy. Please familiarize yourself with it.