5K preteky v blízkosti Pigeon Forge

The Spooky 5K is a Halloween-themed 5K in Upton, Massachusetts, starting at 90 Pleasant Street. It takes place on a Sunday in October at 10:00 AM, allowing participants to run, walk, or roll, rather than being exclusively for runners. Costumes are encouraged for the 5K route. Registered participants receive T-shirts, and water stations are provided along the path, making for a straightforward, local event designed for a wide range of participants.

Finish on the Field 5k je jesenná 5K-čka v Knoxville. Štart je o ôsmej ráno a dobieha sa do Covenant Health Parku v Old City. Kto nemôže prísť, môže bežať aj virtuálne. Je to už druhý ročník a tento rok sa cieľ presunul na nové ihrisko. Beží tam tisíce bežcov, pridávajú sa členovia Knoxville Track Clubu a pomáhajú aj dobrovoľníci. Tento beh je súčasťou KTC's Grand Prix Series, čo je celoročná súťaž tímov aj jednotlivcov. Každý, kto dobehne, dostane medailu. Kto sa prihlási včas, má zaručené unisex bežecké tričko. Ceny sa odovzdávajú hneď po 5K. Trať aj cieľ fotia fotografi. Výsledky nájdeš cez SMS alebo online a stiahneš si aj certifikát za dokončenie.

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 je novembrový cestný beh. Beží sa pri El Mezcal na North Forest Park Boulevard v Knoxville, Tennessee. Môžeš si vybrať 5K, 10K alebo polmaratón. Polmaratón štartuje ráno prvý, kratšie trate začínajú o 30 minút neskôr. Všetky vzdialenosti majú spoločný štart aj cieľ pri časomernom stanovišti a na každú trať je limit 3,5 hodiny. Na polmaratóne môžu ísť aj chodci a sú tam vekové kategórie pre mužov aj ženy od 19 rokov a menej až po 70-plus. Na trati sú občerstvovačky približne každých 1,5 míle. Dostaneš tam vodu, Gatorade, Gu a v cieli aj ovocie. 5K-čko má strednú účasť, podľa nedávnych výsledkov tam bolo 140 prihlásených a 134 to dokončilo, s priemerným časom okolo 37 minút. Po dobehnutí sa drží témy podujatia s mottom „Run first, celebrate after“, takže ti nalejú whisky a dostaneš aj nejaký race swag. Časť výťažku ide na podporu 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.

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.