25 walking events in Knoxville, Tennessee

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find walking events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

• Third Creek Greenway parkrun [parkrun.us]
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  Every Saturday at 9:00 AM

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  parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.

  5k parkrun Run Walk

  Third Creek Greenway, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37996, United States
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• Zoo Knoxville Red Panda Run 5K [zooknoxville.org] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  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.

  3.1 Miles 5k Gravel Run Walk

  3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37914, United States
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• Saving Grace 5K [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Jun 06, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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  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...

  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]

  1 Miles 5k 10k Run Virtual Walk

  4901 Bradshaw Rd, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37912, United States
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• K-Town on the River Triathlons [runsignup.com]
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  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.

  Aquabike Cycling Duathlon Run Swim Triathlon Walk

  1001 Waterfront Dr, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37920, United States
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• Pathways 5K for Tennessee Children's Home [facebook.com] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Aug 22, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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  Join us Saturday, August 22nd and Run, Walk, or Race for a Great Cause! Your support will help children who have been Neglected, Abused, and/or At-risk in East Tennessee.

  Our Certified Course...

  Join us Saturday, August 22nd and Run, Walk, or Race for a Great Cause! Your support will help children who have been Neglected, Abused, and/or At-risk in East Tennessee.

  Our Certified Course utilizes the best part of the Ten Mile Creek Greenway from the West End Church of Christ to the loop at Walker Springs Park and back.

  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6580403115/

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  Early Packet Pickup - Friday, August 21st (4 - 7pm)

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  Race Day - Saturday, August 22nd West End Church of Christ 8301 E Walker Springs Ln, Knoxville, TN 37923

  7:00 am Check-in & Packet Pickup

  8:00 am 5K Start

  9:30 am Awards

  Bling Bling

  Finisher medals - T-shirt

  Age group awards in 5 year increments to 70

  Overall and Masters over 40

  5k Run Walk

  Kingston Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37923, United States
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• Run for the Scrubs 5K presented by LMU Caylor School of Nursing [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Sep 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  Get ready to lace up for a cause!

  Run for the Scrubs is a timed 5K fun run hosted by the Epsilon Sigma at-Large Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Join us at Victor...

  Get ready to lace up for a cause!

  Run for the Scrubs is a timed 5K fun run hosted by the Epsilon Sigma at-Large Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Join us at Victor Ashe Park for a morning of movement, motivation, and community spirit—all to raise scholarship funds for future nurses from LMU, ETSU, Milligan, King, and Emory & Henry. Whether you walk, jog, or sprint, every step supports the next generation of nurses. Strollers are welcome!

  5k Fun Run Run Walk

  Knoxville, Tennessee, 37912, United States
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• Hardin Valley Hawk Trot 5K [runsignup.com]
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  Thu, Nov 26, 2026 at 7:30 AM

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  Whether you are a Hardin Valley Alumni or a local resident of the valley this race venue is as homely as can be and expects to become a local homegrown tradition.

  The growing community of Hardin...

  Whether you are a Hardin Valley Alumni or a local resident of the valley this race venue is as homely as can be and expects to become a local homegrown tradition.

  The growing community of Hardin Valley can now boast about having their own Thanksgiving tradition as locals and others from beyond are welcome to join from runners to walkers and all paces between. Race will begin promptly at 8:00am Thanksgiving morning on and will begin from Hardin Valley Academy (HVA) and will follow campus roads and will finish in football stadium on the Track! Little Hawk Kids one Mile Run will start at 7:30 for children under 10 years old who wish to register Kids race will cap at 100 runners). All runners in Kids Mile will receive a finishers medal as well as a festive participation gift to celebrate the Holiday! T-shirt orders will be cut off 4 days before race day, Sign up early to confirm your shirt and size!

  Course will feature some flat and light rolling hills through parking lots of HVA and will spark a walk down memory lane for any student of the Hardin Valley school system trekking along roads that connect all schools together from High - Middle - Elementary before returning back to finish at the High school Football/ Track stadium. See course map below for detailed description and terrain.

  Packet pick up will be available ONLY on race morning on HVA campus at the football/ track complex beginning at 6:30am. Restrooms will be available on site near the Start/Finish area in the stadium as well as in academic building(s). Water will be available at half way point of the race. Please plan on parking in front of the High School to avoid disrupting the course and runners during the race.

  Awards will be awarded to top 3 over-all for each gender, top 3 per gender in 10-year increments, top master runner (over 40) per gender (no double awards for overall and age group). All runners in 1-mile run will receive a finisher medal! Awards will be awarded from the Packet Pick up area anytime after the race has concluded to award place winners.

  Registration fees will increase for both events starting early November, so register early for premier pricing!

  Bring the family out to come fly Thanksgiving morning!

  1 Miles 5k Run Walk

  11345 Hardin Valley Rd, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37932, United States
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• Regal Knoxville Turkey Trot 5K + Little Gobbler Kid's Run [runsignup.com]
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  Thu, Nov 26, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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  Date, Time, & Place: Thursday November 26, 2026 in Downtown Knoxville. The Little Gobbler Run starts at 8:00. The 5K starts at 8:45.

  Course Description: We'll be running the same downtown Knoxville...

  Date, Time, & Place: Thursday November 26, 2026 in Downtown Knoxville. The Little Gobbler Run starts at 8:00. The 5K starts at 8:45.

  Course Description: We'll be running the same downtown Knoxville course that our participants love and come back year after year for. Course map below!

  Registration & Entry Fee (NO REFUNDS AND NO TRANSFERS):

  Little Gobbler Run is $10* for 12 and under. Parents may run with their child for the Little Gobbler Run. Parents will not receive a shirt or bib, unless they register for the 5K. If a parent is also running the 5K, we ask that you do not run the Little Gobbler Run with your 5k bib.

  *no discount codes or coupons apply to day of registration or Little Gobbler Run

  Race Day - Start Procedure: The start on Depot Ave. will feature an elite corrals. Adding the elite corral will reduce course congestion and improve participant safety at the start. Corral assignments are determined by the predicted finish time of each runner indicated during registration.

  T-shirts: Short-sleeved, unisex shirts. Please note our shirt policy: Anyone registering after November 12th will receive shirts while supplies last. The shirt order will be placed on November 13th and when the inventory runs out in the RunSignUp system then there will be no more shirts. No re-orders.

  Packet Pick Up Information: tbd

  Awards: Awards to the top 3 Overall male/female/open, 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. Awards to the top in each age group as well as Overall Clydesdale (men over 200 lbs.) and Overall Athena (Women over 150 lbs.). Awards are based on chip time. Awards will be presented beginning at 9:45.

  New for 2025 We are adding a Top 10 Boys and Top 10 Girls category to the kid's run, as well as the following age groups to the 5k (10 and under, 11-14, 15-18).

  Team Competition: This race is on the Grand Prix Team Competition schedule. Please visit www.ktc.org for details. Teams must pre-register.

  Grand Prix Points: 2026 Grand Prix points will be awarded. To be eligible for Grand Prix awards, you must be a member of the KTC and you must volunteer for at least 3 events.

  Refreshments: Light refreshments will be provided post race.

  Race Etiquette: Due to insurance regulations, roller blades, bicycles, and dogs are not allowed on the 5K course. Walkers are welcome! The 5K course closes in 1 hour, 15 minutes.

  Information: Contact our Event Manager at [email protected]

  Results: Complete results will be available on Runsignup after the events.

  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.

  1 Miles 5k Run Walk

  227 West Depot Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37902, United States
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• Dirty South Trail Races [ktc.org] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Sun, Dec 06, 2026 at 8:30 AM

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  DIRTY SOUTH TRAIL HALF MARATHON, TRAIL 10K, and KIDS TRAIL MILE

  TIME & PLACE: Half Marathon and 10K start at 9:00 am. Kids Trail Mile race starts 8:30 am. Note, this kids mile is separate from the...

  DIRTY SOUTH TRAIL HALF MARATHON, TRAIL 10K, and KIDS TRAIL MILE

  TIME & PLACE: Half Marathon and 10K start at 9:00 am. Kids Trail Mile race starts 8:30 am. Note, this kids mile is separate from the seven race series. Starts/finishes at Mead's Quarry, just south of Ijams Nature Center on Island Home Avenue, Knoxville TN 37920.

  Sustainability: Help us make less of an impact on the environment! There are a couple ways you can help us make this a more environmentally sustainable event… Option 1? Carpool! Link up with your friends and carpool if possible (our participant lists are public, take a look and see who you know that’s coming!). Option 2? Meads Quarry has a stop on the Knoxville Area Transit Line 40! Check out their site, download their app, or utilize their bike and ride option!

  COURSE DESCRIPTION: 13.1 mile course traverses the Forks of the River Wildlife Area, William Hastie Park, Marie Myers Park, Ross Marble Quarry, Ijams Nature Center, and other haunts of the beautiful Urban Wilderness of South Knoxville. A mix of rocky, technical single track and buffed out, flowing mountain bike trail. Course has a 4 hour time limit. 10k course will utilize some of the main nature center trails as well as those in Meads Quarry. Kids will run their own trail mile in the woods and are guaranteed to have a splendid time.

  LOCATION: Mead's Quarry near Ijams Nature Center.

  REGISTRATION FEES (NO REFUNDS AND NO BIB TRANSFERS): Registration fees above. KTC member discount accepted. Not a KTC member? Sign up here.

  T-SHIRTS: This year we'll print a special tech shirt (different from the series shirts) -- you're guaranteed to love it!

  SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT SHIRTS: Anyone registering after November 12 will receive a shirt only while supplies last. The shirt order will be placed on November 12, and when the inventory runs out in the Runsignup system, no more shirts will be available; there will be no re-orders. Shirts not picked up will be donated. Shirts will not be held or mailed to participants.

  TTT SERIES AWARDS: At the end of the 2025 trail race season, we will be awarding the top 3 in each division free race entries. We will announce the winners at the KTC Holiday Party in December. To qualify for series awards, you'll need to be a member of KTC and you will need to have volunteered two times during the course of the trail race season.

  RESULTS: Results will be available on the Knoxville Track Club website: www.ktc.org, and on Runsignup.com.

  COURSE ETIQUETTE: We reserve the right to disqualify anyone who exhibits unsportsmanlike conduct or is abusive to volunteers. Due to insurance regulations, no headsets, earphones, bicycles, baby strollers, roller blades or pets on the course.

  SAFETY: Aid and water stations will be provided, but in an effort to be greener, we urge all runners to carry their own water. There will be only very small cups at aid stations. If you don't own a handheld, buy one. We also strongly recommend that anyone sensitive to insect stings or bites carry their own medication. Finally, we urge that everyone do some pre-race training offroad, as there is no substitute for experience. We want you to have a good time.

  SAFETY POLICY CLARIFICATION: Our primary goal is to keep everybody safe out there in the woods. We've had some interest by younger folks in running the longer races, and we're all over that idea, but we are also concerned about their safety. For the remainder of the season (and moving forward), if a runner is under 12 years old, he or she will need to be accompanied by an adult in order to run the adult race (i.e. not the kids mile).Also, and this is less of a safety concern and more of a concern for the welfare of our volunteers: We'll need to start enforcing the 18:00/mile minimum pace. This has been our policy all along but we've gotten a little lax and this keeps our volunteers in the woods far longer than they should have to be. Moving forward, each race will have a sweeper, and runners will need to be moving at greater than an 18:00/mile pace to stay in the race. Don't get caught by the sweep!

  DON'T TAKE A BIB IF YOU'RE NOT RUNNING. This is safety-related - we want to make sure that everybody who starts the race stays safe. If you take a bib, we think you're running the race. Then when you don't show up at the finish, we have to try and track you down and make sure you're not lost in the woods or hurt. So please -- if you're not running the race, don't take a bib. Also, if you have to drop out of the race, please let one of the race officials know so you are accounted for. Also, don't crunch or fold the bib, or tear off the bottom. We need an unspoiled bib to record your time and finish place.

  INFO FOR RUNNING OR VOLUNTEERING: Contact race director Tim Hill at [email protected] or call 865.548.4718 for more information. Volunteer info also available on Runsignup.com. We value volunteerism highly. Runners can take their participation in the KTC TTT series to the next level by volunteering! Not only does the success of each trail race depend on our great community of volunteers, but volunteerism is required for placement in the esteemed Grand Prix Rankings. In order to qualify for a Grand Prix award, runners must also volunteer for a minimum of 3 events. Each trail race has opportunities for both folks running in the event and those preferring to provide support during the race. Volunteer positions can be found and selected on the respective race page on Runsignup.com. No experience is necessary and one might argue that volunteering is more fun than running. Come out, support the community and secure your place in the Grand Prix hierarchy!

  KTC SAFETY POLICY: KTC’s mission is to encourage lifelong physical well-being through running and walking. That is accomplished through a variety of events and programming.

  The Knoxville Track Club puts the safety of its participants, spectators, staff and volunteers first. Dangerous weather conditions pose a unique challenge to an event of any size, distance or location.

  Therefore, KTC has adopted the following Inclement Weather Policy:

  Weather forecasts will be monitored prior to the event, with special attention placed on the possibility of heavy rain, thunder and lightning, high winds, extreme temperatures and humidity. If necessary, athletes will be made aware of these conditions on Knoxville Track Club’s website (www.ktc.org), as well as through other available means of communication such as e-mail, Twitter, Facebook and public address announcements.

  The Executive Director and Race Director in consultation, when available, with law enforcement, fire/EMS, other medical officers and other officials, will monitor the weather and make a decision if any action will be taken to modify the race. Possible changes include: Altering the start time, altering the course, or in extreme situations cancellation of the event. Visible lightning occurring within 30 minutes of the scheduled start will cause the race to be postponed for a minimum of 30 minutes. Additional sightings will continue to delay the race in 30-minute increments up to a maximum of 3 delays.

  Race personnel reserve the right to delay, cancel, or suspend the race or modify the course due to inclement weather. As stated on registration and race pages, there are no refunds or transfers. Participants must abandon the race if ordered to do so by the race personnel, medical staff, fire/paramedics or police personnel.

  1 Miles 10k 13.1 Miles Run Trail Walk

  Blvd, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37920, United States
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  Sat, Dec 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  Get into the holiday spirit with either a half marathon or 5K run Saturday, December 12th, 2026 from Victor Ashe Park in Knoxville, TN. Events benefit the Sunshine Ambassadors - Enriching the lives...

  Get into the holiday spirit with either a half marathon or 5K run Saturday, December 12th, 2026 from Victor Ashe Park in Knoxville, TN. Events benefit the Sunshine Ambassadors - Enriching the lives of people with disabilities through dance! Christmas Rock-n-Roll music will abound from Victor Ashe Park and along the routes.

  The Half Marathon and Relay will start at 9am. The 5k will start at 9:15am.

  Participants of the half marathon, relay & 5K will receive custom ROCK'IN SANTA long sleeve T-shirts. Shirt sizes not guaranteed after December 5th. Half marathon & 5K finishers will also receive a finishers medal.

  We have activated RaceJoy mobile app for this year's events. Once we get closer to the events, we will send out instructions on how to download the app and get set up for race day. If you want to familiarize yourself or download now, there are instructions at the bottom of this page in the RaceJoy section. You can share this with family and friends so that they can monitor your progress throughout the race. They will be able to get notifications just like you will. Stay tuned for information on RaceJoy.

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  5K Route - The 5k will start at the Pavilion and continue onto the Greenway to the back of the school and loop right back to the Start/Finish line.

  Half Marathon Route : Please note that Greenway course will be 3 loops with a 4 hour time limit. Christmas music at aid stations passed 9 times over route (weather permitting). Note: walkers welcome but Police traffic control will end at 1 PM.

  Half Marathon Relay Route : The Greenway course will be 3 loops with a 4 hour time limit. Each relay member will complete 1 loop each transitioning the next runner at the designated area. Each Loop is 4.37 miles. The final runner will complete through the finish line. Christmas music at aid stations passed 9 times over route (weather permitting).

  Packet pickup:

  Friday, Dec. 11th from 4 PM to 6 PM @ Victor Ashe Park race site. Continues at race site Saturday, Dec. 12th from 7 AM to 8:45 AM Runners can pickup for friends.

  Both Half Marathon & 5K - Age Groups and Awards: Overall awards for the top three male and female finishers & top male and female masters. Age group awards for first, second, and third place in the following M & F age groups: 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45- 49, 50-55, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70. You must be present at the awards ceremony. We will not ship awards not picked up.

  Events will be electronically chip timed: Start & Finish - with Live Results to participants via text / e-mail. Tentative Awards: 5K = 10:15 AM - Half Marathon = 12:30 PM

  Events benefit Knoxville's Sunshine Ambassadors. Please consider coming out to help this great cause, enjoy & give thanks for the holiday season and bring friends for a memorable run!

  Headphones - Any headphone devices are discouraged due to the safety hazard(s) to other runners & runners themselves.

  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.

  Bald Eagle Events has a NO REFUND policy. Insurance is available during the registration of each event. Please take advantage of this option should you wish to insure your entry fees.

  Race entries are non-transferable between individuals.

  Event Cancellation / Modification Policy

  If Natural Disaster or Community Disaster occurs, our action steps are as follows:

  1. Bald Eagle Events 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 Bald Eagle Events and local officials

  3. Financial: It is not financially feasible for Bald Eagle Events 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. Bald Eagle Events 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.

  3.1 Miles 5k 13.1 Miles Half Marathon Run Walk

  4901 Bradshaw Rd, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37912, United States
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  5K/10K/Half Marathon

  • Premium Run Santa Run Hoodie

  • Christmas Tree Ornament Finishing Medal

  • Christmas Music

  • Holiday MoonPies!

  Embark on a festive journey through our Christmas-themed race...

  5K/10K/Half Marathon

  • Premium Run Santa Run Hoodie

  • Christmas Tree Ornament Finishing Medal

  • Christmas Music

  • Holiday MoonPies!

  Embark on a festive journey through our Christmas-themed race series, Run Santa Run, offering options for every level of runner with our 5K, 10K, and half marathon routes. As you RUN or WALK through the winter wonderland, the air is filled with the merry melodies of Christmas music, infusing every step with holiday cheer. Recharge at the finish line with an array of delectable sweets, from candy canes to ginger bread cookies ensuring a sweet reward for your hard-earned miles.

  But the true prize awaits as you receive our magnificent finishing medals, each one a shining testament to your endurance and holiday spirit. And don't forget to grab one of our stylish participant shirts, featuring charming designs that capture the essence of the season. As the perfect finale, meet our live Santa Claus, ready to spread joy and pose for unforgettable photos, ensuring that your Christmas memories are as magical as the race itself. Join us for a celebration of fitness, fun, and the most wonderful time of the year!

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  5k 10k 21k Run Walk

  118 North Forest Park Boulevard, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37919, United States
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