Hardin Valley Hawk Trot 5K

Race Overview

Whether you are a Hardin Valley Alumni or a local resident of the valley this race venue is as homely as can be and expects to become a local homegrown tradition.

Event Details

• Date: 2026-11-26
• Location: 11345 Hardin Valley Rd, Knoxville, TN
• Start Time: 8:00am Thanksgiving morning
• Kids Mile Race: Starts at 7:30am for children under 10 years old. Kids race will cap at 100 runners.

Race Description

The growing community of Hardin Valley can now boast about having their own Thanksgiving tradition as locals and others from beyond are welcome to join from runners to walkers and all paces between. The race will begin from Hardin Valley Academy (HVA) and will follow campus roads, finishing in the football stadium on the Track! All runners in the Kids Mile will receive a finishers medal as well as a festive participation gift to celebrate the Holiday! T-shirt orders will be cut off 4 days before race day, sign up early to confirm your shirt and size!

Course Information

The course will feature some flat and light rolling hills through parking lots of HVA and will spark a walk down memory lane for any student of the Hardin Valley school system trekking along roads that connect all schools together from High - Middle - Elementary before returning back to finish at the High school Football/ Track stadium. See course map below for detailed description and terrain.

Packet Pickup & Facilities

• Packet Pickup: Available ONLY on race morning on HVA campus at the football/track complex beginning at 6:30am.
• Restrooms: Available on site near the Start/Finish area in the stadium as well as in academic building(s).
• Water Stations: Available at the halfway point of the race.
• Parking: Please plan on parking in front of the High School to avoid disrupting the course and runners during the race.

Awards

Awards will be awarded to the top 3 overall for each gender, top 3 per gender in 10-year increments, and the top master runner (over 40) per gender (no double awards for overall and age group). All runners in the 1-mile run will receive a finisher medal! Awards will be awarded from the Packet Pickup area anytime after the race has concluded to award place winners.

Registration Information

Registration fees will increase for both events starting early November, so register early for premier pricing!

Join Us

Bring the family out to come fly Thanksgiving morning!

More Information

For more details, visit the official race page: Hardin Valley Hawk Trot 5K.