5K-Läufe in der Nähe von Sevierville

Der Finish on the Field 5k ist ein 5K-Herbstlauf in Knoxville. Er startet um 8 Uhr morgens und endet im Covenant Health Park in der Old City. Eine virtuelle Teilnahme ist auch möglich. Dieses Event findet dieses Jahr zum zweiten Mal statt und hat den Zielbereich in einen neuen Ballpark verlegt. Tausende Läufer, Mitglieder des Knoxville Track Club und Freiwillige machen mit. Der Lauf gehört zur KTC's Grand Prix Series, einem ganzjährigen Team- und Einzelwettbewerb. Alle Teilnehmer bekommen eine Finisher-Medaille. Wer sich früh anmeldet, bekommt garantiert ein Unisex-Laufshirt. Die Siegerehrung findet nach dem 5K statt. Fotografen halten die Strecke und den Zieleinlauf fest. Ergebnisse gibt es per SMS oder online, inklusive herunterladbarer Finisher-Urkunden.

The Thompson Cancer Survival Center Race Against Cancer is an afternoon race organized by the Thompson Cancer Survival Center. Runners register before the start, and the race begins at 3:00 p.m. The day focuses on cancer survivors as much as the race itself. Before runners line up, the event includes a Survivor March and Photo, followed by a Tribute to Survivors.

Der Whiskey Run Knoxville ist ein Straßenrennen, das im November stattfindet, genauer gesagt bei El Mezcal am North Forest Park Boulevard in Knoxville, Tennessee. Man kann zwischen einem 5K, 10K oder Half Marathon wählen. Der Half Marathon startet morgens zuerst, die kürzeren Rennen gehen dann 30 Minuten später los. Alle Distanzen haben den gleichen Start- und Zielbereich nah an der Zeitmessstation, und jedes Rennen hat ein Zeitlimit von 3.5 Stunden. Auch Walker sind beim Half Marathon zugelassen, und es gibt Altersklassen-Awards für Männer und Frauen, von 19-and-under bis 70-plus. Auf der Strecke gibt es Verpflegungsstationen ungefähr alle 1.5 miles, wo Wasser, Gatorade und Gu angeboten werden. Im Ziel gibt’s dann noch Obst. Das 5K-Feld ist eher moderat: Eine aktuelle Ergebnisliste zeigt 140 Starter und 134 Finisher, mit einer Durchschnittszeit von circa 37 Minuten. Das Rennen lebt sein Thema auch nach dem Lauf weiter, ganz nach dem Motto „Run first, celebrate after“: Es gibt einen Whiskey-Pour und Race Swag. Ein Teil der Einnahmen kommt der Jeff Roth Cycling Foundation zugute.

The Light The Way 5K is a nighttime 5K held annually at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. It takes place in November, coinciding with the park’s Smoky Mountain Christmas festival. Runners and walkers navigate Dollywood after dark, surrounded by millions of Christmas lights. The course begins near Dollywood’s toll booths, follows the park’s tram road, and concludes amidst the Christmas light displays within the park. Over half of the 5K route extends beyond the park's main area. The course was re-certified to enhance the race setup. Participants should aim to complete the 5K within approximately 90 minutes. A 1-mile Fun Walk is also available for slower walkers and families.

Dollywood's Light The Way 5K is a nighttime 5K in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, run through the park's Christmas lights during the Smoky Mountain Christmas festival. The race begins near Dollywood's toll booths on Dollywood Parks Boulevard, offering runners a route after dark integrated with the theme park's holiday display, with millions of lights surrounding them as they approach the finish. The course follows Dollywood's tram road initially, with over half of the route situated outside the park, before directing runners back through the Christmas lights to conclude the race. The course has been re-certified, participants must be clear by 12:30 a.m., and individuals uncertain of finishing the 5K within 90 minutes are directed to the 1-mile Fun Walk. It appeals to runners seeking a festive 5K rather than a typical road race, along with walkers and families extending a Dollywood holiday weekend.

The Regal Knoxville Turkey Trot 5K and Little Gobbler Kid's Run is a Thanksgiving morning running event in Downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, beginning at 227 West Depot Avenue. The children's mile starts at 8:00 AM, with the 5K following at 8:45 AM. This schedule allows families to include the children's race on the same morning as the main event without rushing between them. The 5K follows the downtown Knoxville course used in previous years. An elite corral on Depot Avenue, based on predicted finish time, is available to reduce crowding at the start. The Little Gobbler Run is for children aged 12 and under. Parents can accompany their children without registering for the 5K. Awards will be presented to the top three overall male, female, and open finishers.

The Smoky Bear Turkey Chase 5K is a Thanksgiving Day run and walk in Sevierville, Tennessee. It is a relaxed local 5K, not a high-pressure race, and participants can cover the distance at their own pace. Proceeds support the SCHS STEM Scholarship, directing funds toward science, technology, engineering, and math students. The event attracts local families, holiday visitors, runners, and walkers who want to move before Thanksgiving dinner. The course is mostly flat, with shelter and bathrooms conveniently located. Most people can finish the outing within about an hour and a half. Age-division awards are given three deep, with good odds mentioned for runners over 40 and over 50. Student encouragers add jokes along the route, and the field may include Sevierville figures such as Coach B, Kristi Atchley, local dignitaries, and the occasional strong racer like Spartan racer Jamie McCart.

The Rock’in Santa Half Marathon and Sunshine Santa 5K are road races held in Knoxville, Tennessee, beginning at 9:00 AM and featuring a December holiday theme. This event typically attracts between 100 and 500 participants, offering both a half marathon and a 5K distance. The courses are fast, flat loops with a park-run atmosphere within Victor Ashe Park. Christmas rock-and-roll music is featured along the routes. Participants in the half marathon receive custom Rock’in Santa long-sleeve performance hoodies, while 5K runners get Sunshine Santa long-sleeve shirts. All proceeds benefit Sunshine Ambassadors, a program that uses dance to enrich the lives of individuals with disabilities.

Cupid's Chase 5K Knoxville is a February 5K that begins in the morning and is organized by Community Options, Inc. It is the Knoxville stop of the 17th annual Cupid's Chase series, open to runners, walkers, and rollers, including those using baby strollers or wheelchairs. The event raises money for people with disabilities, and participants can fundraise as part of their race entry. Early registration offers a discount and guarantees the event shirt, positioning the race as a casual community 5K and a fundraiser rather than a competition solely for runners.

The Covenant Health Knoxville race weekend takes place at World’s Fair Park in Knoxville, Tennessee. The main races start in the morning, while shorter community events are scheduled for the evening prior. Participants can select from a marathon, half marathon, 5K, relay, or Kids Run, accommodating full-distance runners, families, and those seeking a shorter race objective. The relay is offered in 2-person and 4-person configurations, allowing teams to divide the marathon distance. Wheelchair and handcycle athletes begin just before the marathon, half marathon, and relay races. The Knoxville Track Club is the organizer for this event, their primary race weekend.