4 fun run events in Knoxville, Tennessee

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

[email protected]. 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!

REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS AVAILABLE HERE

Event Outline

The RecSports 5K Fun Run & Walk will begin promptly at 8am and will start at the TRECS (2111 Volunteer Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37996) and finish at the RecSports Sutherland Field Complex (3620 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37919).

Race Participants are encouraged to park at the RecSports Sutherland Field Complex for transportation to the starting line at TREC, transportation service will be available from 6:30-7:30am to shuttle participants.

We recommend arriving to park between 6am and 7am to allow time for shuttle transportation and stretching/warm ups. Last bus will leave for the starting line at 7:30am. Restrooms will be available at both the start and finish sites.

Race course is open from 8am – 10:30am.

Please join us after the race for fun and festivities at the Rec fields for food, awards & door prizes.

Award Ceremony & Giveaways will start at 9:30am.

*UT Students will need to enter their NetID during check out to qualify for the student rate. Community members are welcome to join this event as well. UT Staff and faculty members should reach out to [email protected] for special staff pricing. T-shirt deadline is April 3rd, sign up before this to guarantee your shirt size.

Awards:

All 5K finishers will receive a medal. Awards will be given to the top 3 Male & Female runners in the 5K.

Age group awards will be awarded to the top performer in 10 year increments (14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+). Awards will be presented at 9:30 along with other door prizes for present participants (will not be mailed).

Packet Pick up:

**There will not be pick up available on Race Day morning, Please plan to pick up during one of the mentioned windows during the week.

PARKING:

For off-campus/commuting participants: (FINISH AREA)

RecSports Sutherland Field Complex

3620 Sutherland Ave

Knoxville, TN US 37919

For on-campus/non-commuting participants: (START LINE)

TRECS

2111 Volunteer Blvd

Knoxville, TN 37996

Race Transportation

Race participants are encouraged to park at the RecSports Sutherland Field Complex (3620 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37919). Shuttles will transport race participants to the TRECS Plaza (5K start location) starting at 6:30am and will make trips to the Start every 20 minutes. The last bus to the start will run at 7:30am, please plan to have ample time to board the buses. Shuttles will continue to run from the Finish (Sutherland Recreation Fields) back to the start area for foot traffic participants until 11am.

**Be sure to have your bib on hand when loading onto the busses bound for the starting line.

Race Route

**Please note: The Third Creek Greenway will remain open to the public during the 5K Race.

TRECS Plaza to Andy Holt Ave.

Andy Holt Ave down Volunteer Blvd.

Volunteer Blvd over Cumberland Ave to Tyson Park

Third Creek Greenway to RecSports Sutherland Field Complex

Race Transportation

Race participants will park at the RecSports Sutherland Field Complex (3620 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37919).

Shuttles will transport race participants to the TRECS Plaza (5K start location) starting at 6:30am and will make trips to the Start every 20 minutes. The last bus to the start will run at 7:30am, please plan to have ample time to board the buses. Shuttles will continue to run continually from the Finish (Sutherland Recreation Fields) back to the start area for foot traffic participants until 11am.

*No Pets allowed.

*Walkers and runner will all start at 8:30am with chip timed finishes

*Race will take place rain or shine

*No Refunds

*Water at halfway point on Greenway

*Headphones are Strongly Discouraged for safety

For any questions about the race or sponsoring, please contact director Eric Harrell @ [email protected].