Whiskey Run Knoxville
Whiskey Run Knoxville is a November road race held at El Mezcal on North Forest Park Boulevard in Knoxville, Tennessee. Participants can select a 5K, 10K, or half marathon. The half marathon begins first in the morning, with the shorter races starting 30 minutes later. All distances share the same start and finish area near the timing station, and each race has a 3.5-hour time limit. The event accommodates walkers in the half marathon and offers age-group awards for men and women from 19-and-under to 70-plus. The course includes aid stations approximately every 1.5 miles, providing water, Gatorade, Gu, and fruit at the finish. The 5K field is moderate, with a recent result list showing 140 entrants and 134 finishers, averaging around 37 minutes. The race embraces its theme post-run with the motto “Run first, celebrate after,” offering a whiskey pour and race swag. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Jeff Roth Cycling Foundation.