Biegi 5K w pobliżu Farragut

Finish on the Field 5k to jesienny bieg na 5K w Knoxville. Start jest o 8:00 rano, a meta w Covenant Health Park, w Old City. Jest też opcja biegu wirtualnego. To już druga edycja tego wydarzenia, a meta przeniosła się na nowy stadion. Biorą w nim udział tysiące biegaczy, członkowie Knoxville Track Club i wolontariusze. Bieg jest częścią KTC's Grand Prix Series, czyli całorocznej rywalizacji drużynowej i indywidualnej. Uczestnicy dostają medal finiszera. Ci, co zapiszą się wcześniej, mają gwarantowaną koszulkę techniczną (unisex). Nagrody są wręczane po biegu na 5K. Fotografowie dokumentują trasę i metę. Wyniki będą dostępne przez SMS albo online, z możliwością pobrania certyfikatu finiszera.

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 to listopadowy bieg uliczny, który odbywa się w El Mezcal na North Forest Park Boulevard w Knoxville, w stanie Tennessee. Można wybrać dystans 5K, 10K albo półmaraton. Półmaraton startuje najpierw rano, a krótsze dystanse ruszają 30 minut później. Wszystkie biegi mają wspólny start i metę, blisko punktu pomiaru czasu, a na każdy jest limit 3.5 godziny. Na półmaratonie dopuszczają też osoby idące i są nagrody w kategoriach wiekowych dla kobiet i mężczyzn, od U19 do 70+. Na trasie są punkty odżywcze mniej więcej co 1.5 mili, gdzie dają wodę, Gatorade, Gu, a na mecie jeszcze owoce. Frekwencja na 5K jest umiarkowana – ostatnie wyniki pokazują 140 zapisanych i 134 osoby, które ukończyły bieg, ze średnim czasem około 37 minut. Bieg nawiązuje do swojego motywu po biegu, z mottem „Run first, celebrate after”, oferując porcję whisky i pamiątki z biegu. Część dochodów wspiera Jeff Roth Cycling Foundation.

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.

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 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.

Run LoCo is an annual winter race in Lenoir City, Tennessee, held at the Tellico Lake Canal Day Use Area. Participants can choose between a certified half marathon beginning in the morning, and the 5K Elf on the Run, starting shortly after, which encourages holiday costumes and family involvement. The half marathon is chip-timed and follows a course near Tellico Lake and the Tellico Dam area, offering open water and dam-side scenery instead of a downtown setting. All participants receive a hoodie and medal. Parking is available in the Tellico Dam Area, and race proceeds benefit the Loudon County Education Foundation.

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.