In 68 days · Sat, Dec 5, 2026
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When
Saturday, December 5th, 2026
Where
Holston River Park, Knoxville TN
Distances
5K · 10K · Half
Typical weather
35–51°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
36–42°F
rain
2024
22–45°F
dry
2023
35–51°F
dry
2022
30–48°F
rain
2021
46–66°F
dry
2020
34–51°F
dry
2019
33–54°F
dry
2018
25–36°F
dry
2017
43–58°F
rain
2016
46–50°F
rain
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About this race
Race Information
- Start Time: The race starts at 9:00 AM.
- Packet Pickup: Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
- Registration: All runners must register on RunSignup.
- On-site Registration: No on-site registration.
Additional Information
- Starting Line: The starting line is near Shelter #1.
5K &: 10K Course
- Course Map: View Route
- Course Type: The course is an out-and-back (1.56M).
- 5K Description: The 5K does the out-and-back two times.
- 10K Description: The 10K does the out-and-back four times.
Half Marathon Course
- Course Map: View Route
- Course Type: The course is an out-and-back (2.18M).
- Half Marathon Description: The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.
Course Time Limit
- Time Limit: 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Finisher Medals
- Details: View Finisher Medals
Shirt and Gear Shop
- Shop Link: Visit Gear Shop
Best Costume
- Contest Details: Learn More
Series Points
- Points Info: View Series Points
Awards
- Award Details: View Awards
Frequently Asked Questions and Information
- FAQs: Read FAQs
US Road Running
- Website: Visit US Road Running
Course map
Hotels for race weekend
Live prices near the start line, Dec 4 – 6, 2026.
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