Gare di 5K vicino a Strawberry Plains

La Finish on the Field 5k è una 5K autunnale a Knoxville. Parte alle 8 del mattino e l'arrivo è dentro Covenant Health Park, nell'Old City. C'è anche l'opzione di farla in virtuale. Quest'anno è alla sua seconda edizione e hanno spostato l'arrivo in un altro ballpark. Partecipano migliaia di runner, membri del Knoxville Track Club e volontari. La gara fa parte della Grand Prix Series del KTC, una competizione a squadre e individuale che dura tutto l'anno. Tutti i partecipanti ricevono una medaglia da finisher. Se ti iscrivi presto, ti garantiscono una maglia da gara unisex. Le premiazioni ci sono dopo la 5K. Ci sono fotografi lungo il percorso e all'arrivo. I risultati li trovi via SMS o online, e puoi scaricare anche il certificato da finisher.

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.

Whiskey Run Knoxville è una corsa su strada che si fa a novembre, a Knoxville, Tennessee, precisamente a El Mezcal, su North Forest Park Boulevard. Puoi scegliere tra la 5K, la 10K o la half marathon. La half marathon parte per prima al mattino, con le gare più corte che prendono il via 30 minuti dopo. Tutte le distanze condividono la stessa zona di partenza e arrivo, vicino alla postazione del cronometraggio, e ogni gara ha un tempo massimo di 3.5 ore. L'evento è aperto anche ai camminatori per la half marathon e ci sono premi di categoria per uomini e donne, dai 19 anni in giù fino ai 70-plus. Il percorso prevede punti di ristoro circa ogni 1.5 miglia, con acqua, Gatorade e Gu; all'arrivo, poi, c'è anche la frutta. Il numero di partenti alla 5K è nella media, con una lista risultati recente che mostra 140 partenti e 134 arrivati, con un tempo medio di circa 37 minuti. Dopo la corsa, la gara celebra il suo tema con il motto "Run first, celebrate after", offrendo un bicchierino di whiskey e il gadget della gara. Una parte del ricavato va alla Jeff Roth Cycling Foundation.

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.

The Farragut Fall 5K takes place in November in Farragut, Tennessee, starting at Mayor Bob Leonard Park on Watt Road. The primary event is a 5K run, alongside a 1-mile fun walk/run for those seeking a shorter, more relaxed pace. The race begins in the morning, presenting as a local community event rather than a major destination race. The event includes separate 5K and 1-mile categories for military veterans, aligning with its November date. A “Sleep In” option is available for those who wish to support the cause without participating in the run or walk. This race has a history spanning over twenty years, and parking has occasionally been directed to Harrison Road due to park construction affecting standard access.

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 Secret City Half Marathon and 5K begin and end at Melton Lake Peninsula in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Both races take place in November, featuring a 13.1-mile half marathon and a 3.1-mile 5K on the same morning. Over 1,200 runners and walkers are anticipated, with the event welcoming families alongside those competing in the longer race. The half marathon route extends along Melton Lake Drive, incorporating city streets and greenways within Oak Ridge. It passes an active quarry, proceeds down a tree-lined private road, and concludes back at the peninsula by the water. The 5K route remains nearer to Melton Lake, heading north towards Elza Gate Park before returning via the walking trail. Volunteers mark the course before sunrise, police assist with road crossings, and roads will remain open, though drivers might encounter brief delays at intersections with Melton Lake Drive and Emory Valley Road.

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 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 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.