5 events in Knoxville, Tennessee

Join Personal Best Racing for our I Just Want To Be A Unicorn Half Marathon and 5k along the beautiful riverfront greenways and roads.

This year we are going GREEN!

Half Marathon begins at 8am heading west on Neyland to the greenway connection that goes over the river (and through the woods) then back to pickup the Tyson Greenway to concord and back to the Volunteer Landing for a magical finish!

The 5k begins at 8:15am and heads west on Neyland and turns around at connection of new greenway and old greenway.

Packet Pickup will be held on Friday evening, March 6th at The Long Run 2452 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37919 5-7pm and then again Saturday morning at Volunteer Landing, 956 Volunteer Landing Lane starting at 6:30am closing at 7:50am for both the half marathon and 5k.

All participants will receive a medal, but the half marathon medals will be different.

Awards will go to top 3 male and female over all, top masters male and female, 3 deep male and female Age group awards 5 and under, 6-10 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+

The Courses are as follows: HALF MARATHON

5k Course

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Lucky Kidney 6K Run

East Tennessee Kidney Foundation (ETKF) is bringing you a one of a kind race and festival to the downtown scene in Knoxville! This race will start and end in the heart of downtown Knoxville from the World's Fair Park where runners can hop right into the Knoxville Shamrock Festival after finishing their run/ walk. You wont want to miss this spring morning downtown with all the festivities of St. Patricks day! The Knox Shamrock Fest begins at 10am, so be sure to bring friends and family to run or walk, then PARTY WITH ALL THINGS GREEN AND IRISH!

RACE COURSE UPDATE --> Due to peaking construction projects in South Knoxville the course has been relocated to World's Fair Park.

Thats right, this race kicks off from World's Fair Park! The course will be an out and back along 2nd Creek Greenway, feature the Neyland Drive greenway before spinning around to repeat it all back again into the World's Fair Park Lawn where the festivities will await your finish!

WATER/ AID: Feeling thirsty on the route? Water stop will be set up at the halfway point for rehydrating!

ETKF is a non-profit organization committed to enhancing the lives of East Tennesseans through early detection of kidney disease, education, and access to vital care. ETKF proudly operates independently and is 100% LOCAL. All funds raised by ETKF remain in our community, directly supporting local individuals battling kidney disease.

Packet Pickup

All race day participants are encouraged to pick up packets & race items during packet pickup times to avoid any lines the morning of the race.

Packet Pick Up 1: Wednesday, March 11th 9am-7pm: XUL BEER - HARDIN VALLEY (10677 Hardin Valley Rd Knoxville, TN 37932)

Packet Pick Up 2: Thursday, March 12th 9am-7pm: XUL BEER - DOWNTOWN (213 5th Ave Knoxville, TN 37917)

Pick up is available at World's Fair Park Performance Lawn on Race Day for those that cannot make the above two timeframes. It is encouraged you arrive early for packet pick up to avoid any lines or delays!

Pricing

Registration includes the race 2026 Event Shirt**, race number, & race packet.

BE SURE TO REGISTER EARLY!! 6K Early Registration Price is $35.

Price increases to $40 after March 1.

Kids & Family 1Mile Run is $20 and increases to $25 March 1.

**6K Runners and 1mile participants are guaranteed to receive an event themed tee shirt when registered by February 20th.

**Tee shirts will be provided first come, first served, while supplies last when registered after February 20th.

Extra race shirts may be purchased after the run at Knox Shamrock Fest held at World's Fair Park (while supplies last).

*Walkers are discouraged from walking the full 6k course due to course closure timeline. Walkers may consider the 6K Virtual option or the 1 mile option. 6K course cut off time is 1 Hour 20 Minutes.

6K Age Group Awards (In person Participants only)

Awards will be given to the top 3 M/F finishers, top fundraising team, & largest team.

Age Group Awards for the 6K will be presented to the top performer in 10 year increments:

12 & Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39- 40-49-50-59, 60-69 & 70+.

***Awards for 5K race will be presented from the Main Center Stage at the Knox Shamrock Fest at World's Fair Park Performance Lawn, awards will begin at 11am!

1mile Details:

All runners/ walkers participating the 1mile event will receive a race number for timing purposes. This event is timed- not scored, top 25 runners will receive medals- so run fast!

Virtual Run / Walkers:

Choose to run or walk wherever and whenever and submit your results online following the sign up instructions. Submissions will be available from March 11-16th (*Honor system in place). There are no awards or T-shirts for virtual race participants. Be sure to tag #luckykidneyrun to show off your awesomeness! Virtual attendees may purchase t-shirts to be picked up during the packet pick up windows. Items ordered will not be mailed out.

Race Day Details to Remember!

6K Race starts at 9am.

1mile Walk / Run will start around 9:05, after the 6K race takes off.

Parking is available in any of the Parking Garages downtown (11th St garage is recommended. Market St, Locust St, are additional parking garages - free on weekends)

Allow ample time to park and walk to the start, maybe check out the World's Fair lawn for some self and squad selfies!

Be at the starting line 10-15 Minutes Early and ready to walk / run.

Wear your race shirt or fun St. Patrick's Day & Team outfits to the race!

A photographer will be on site; upon request to take Race and team pictures, photos will be available on the this site after the event concludes.

Post event pics using #luckykidneyrun! Share the fun and good times together, whether in person or virtual!

This event is RAIN or SHINE! Please come prepared. In the event it is cancelled, you are able to complete the 6k + 1mi virtually.

If you would like to support without the sweat, consider donating at the top of the page or by visiting our website.

Please email [email protected] with any questions, or give us a call at 865-288-7351.

Join us for the 2026 Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon!

We have something for everyone: Marathon, Half marathon, 4-Person Relay, 5K, and Covenant Health Kids Run!

Saturday, April 11, 2026

5:30 pm – Covenant Health Kids Run

7:00 pm – Covenant Health 5K

Sunday, April 12, 2026

7:27 am – Wheelchair & Handcycle Participants Start

7:30 am – Marathon, Half Marathon, & 4-Person Relay Start

New this year, sign up for one of our two challenges! The Knox Hills Challenge includes the Saturday 5K and the Sunday Marathon. The Marble City Challenge includes the Saturday 5K and the Sunday Half Marathon. Both challenges include an extra medal and swag item to finishers!

BACK for 2026! We will offer an in-person race experience AND a Virtual Option. For those wishing to participate in the live, in-person event, select that race distance from the first five options on the registration page. For those wishing to participate in the Virtual Option, select one of the last five options (with "VIRTUAL OPTION" listed on the option).

Virtual Option participants will receive a t-shirt, medal, and goody bag. They will also be able to submit their time online on a separate results page from the live, in-person competitors.

The EXPO 10K/5K is more than a race: It's Knoxville's oldest and most beloved community running event. 2025 will mark the 48th running of this annual event. The expo is truly a tradition. It is the only local race that celebrates the family by having mother/son, mother/daughter, father/son, father/daughter, wife/husband, and three generations categories.

Unable to attend race day or would be more comfortable running on your own? We are still offering the virtual option. You may sign up to support the club and this event and run 5k or 10k anywhere you would like.

Date, Time, & Place: Saturday May 24th, 2025. This year we will kick off with a kids mile run at 7:00am, while the 5k and 10k begin at 7:30am. Please note: start times are subject to change. Please confirm when race week communication is sent out.

Course Description and Highlights: Course starts in front of Crafty Bastard on Central Avenue, turns right on Magnolia, turns left on Gay Street, turns left on Jackson, then right onto Central again. Then follow Central down to Neyland Drive to the turnaround and follow the same route back for an-out and-back course. Both courses follow same route, the 10k simply goes further out Neyland. Layouts available for review here: 10k, 5k

Course Time Limits: Participants must be able to finish the 10K in one hour and forty minutes after the last runner starts. 10K course closes at 9:15

Registration & Entry Fee (NO REFUNDS AND NO BIB TRANSFERS): Please note that only one coupon per person may be used when registering for KTC events. One coupon may be used in addition to KTC Member discount, Team Member discount, and potential no-shirt discount. Any coupons must be entered at checkout.

Registration: Jan 25th-May 19th: 10K-$40; 5K-$30; Kid's Mile-$10

Late Registration: May 20th-May 25th: 10K-$45; 5K-$35; Kid's Mile- $10

Race Day Registration: 10K-$50; 5K-$40; Kid's Mile-$15

Packet Pick up Information: Saturday May 25th, Crafty Bastard 6:00am-7:15am, Early Packet Pickup - Thursday, May 23 - 5:00pm-7:00pm, Runners Market.

T-shirts: Short-sleeved, unisex shirts. Please note our new shirt policy: Anyone registering after May 10 will receive shirts while supplies last. The shirt order will be placed on May 16 and when the inventory runs out in the Runsignup system, there will be no more shirts. No re-orders.

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.

Age divisions begin with 14 and under, then 5 year increments. Overall winners are not eligible for age division awards. Awards to the top specialty teams in the following categories Mother/Son, Mother/Daughter, Father/Son, Father/Daughter, Husband/Wife, and Three Generations.

Grand Prix Points Team Competition: The Expo 10k/5k is on the 2025 Team Competition schedule. 2025 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, 2026. 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: Light refreshments will be provided, and Crafty Bastard will be open for a post-race drink.

Race Etiquette: Due to insurance regulations, roller blades, strollers, bicycles, and dogs are not allowed on the course. Headphones are always discouraged in KTC events.

Information: KTC Events Manager at [email protected] for more information.

Results: Complete results will be available on the KTC Website at www.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.

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]