EXPO 10K and 5K

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

The EXPO 10K/5K is more than a race: It's Knoxville's oldest and most beloved community running event. 2025 will mark the 48th running of this annual event. The expo is truly a tradition. It is the only local race that celebrates the family by having mother/son, mother/daughter, father/son, father/daughter, wife/husband, and three generations categories.

📅 Date, Time, & Place

• Date: Saturday May 24th, 2025
• Kid's Mile Run: 7:00am
• 5K and 10K Start: 7:30am
• Note: Start times are subject to change. Please confirm when race week communication is sent out.

Course Description and Highlights

Course starts in front of Crafty Bastard on Central Avenue, turns right on Magnolia, turns left on Gay Street, turns left on Jackson, then right onto Central again. Then follow Central down to Neyland Drive to the turnaround and follow the same route back for an out-and-back course. Both courses follow the same route, the 10K simply goes further out Neyland. Layouts available for review here: 10k, 5k

⏳ Course Time Limits

Participants must be able to finish the 10K in one hour and forty minutes after the last runner starts. 10K course closes at 9:15.

📝 Registration & Entry Fee

Please note that only one coupon per person may be used when registering for KTC events. One coupon may be used in addition to KTC Member discount, Team Member discount, and potential no-shirt discount. Any coupons must be entered at checkout.

• Registration: Jan 25th-May 19th: 10K-$40: 5K-$30: Kid's Mile-$10
• Late Registration: May 20th-May 25th: 10K-$45: 5K-$35: Kid's Mile- $10
• Race Day Registration: 10K-$50: 5K-$40: Kid's Mile-$15

📦 Packet Pick Up Information

Saturday May 25th, Crafty Bastard 6:00am-7:15am, Early Packet Pickup - Thursday, May 23 - 5:00pm-7:00pm, Runners Market.

👕 T-shirts

Short-sleeved, unisex shirts. Please note our new shirt policy: Anyone registering after May 10 will receive shirts while supplies last. The shirt order will be placed on May 16 and when the inventory runs out in the Runsignup system, there will be no more shirts. No re-orders.

🥇 Awards

Awards to the top 3 Overall, age groups, and specialty categories. Top Masters (As defined by the fastest person age 40 and above, not limited to 40-49), Grandmasters (As defined by the fastest person age 50 and above, not limited to 50-59), Senior Grandmasters (As defined by the fastest person age 60 and above, not limited to 60-69) male and female.

• Age divisions: begin with 14 and under, then 5-year increments.
• Overall winners: not eligible for age division awards.
• Specialty awards: for top teams in categories Mother/Son, Mother/Daughter, Father/Son, Father/Daughter, Husband/Wife, and Three Generations.

🏆 Grand Prix Points Team Competition

The Expo 10k/5k is on the 2025 Team Competition schedule. 2025 Grand Prix Points awarded winners in various categories and age groups. Points accumulate throughout the year. KTC recognizes the top 10 men and women in the Grand Prix series at the New Year’s Day 5K on January 1, 2026. Remember, to be eligible for Grand Prix Points, participants must be a member of KTC and must volunteer for at least 3 KTC races throughout the year.

🥪 Post Race

Light refreshments will be provided, and Crafty Bastard will be open for a post-race drink.

📜 Race Etiquette

Due to insurance regulations, roller blades, strollers, bicycles, and dogs are not allowed on the course. Headphones are always discouraged in KTC events.

📞 Information

KTC Events Manager at EventsManager@ktc.org for more information.

📊 Results

Complete results will be available on the KTC Website at www.ktc.org

⚠️ KTC Safety Policy

The Knoxville Track Club Board of Directors has approved an Event Safety Policy, viewable here: Weather Policy. Please familiarize yourself with it.

🌐 Race Details

Join us for the EXPO 10K and 5K on May 23, 2026, at 6 Emory Pl, Knoxville, TN. For more details, visit the race page.