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: 2025-11-27
• Location: 11345 Hardin Valley Rd, Knoxville, TN
• Time: 8:00am Thanksgiving morning
• Race URL: Hardin Valley Hawk Trot 5K

Kids Race

Little Hawk Kids one Mile Run will start at 7:30 for children under 10 years old who wish to register. Kids race will cap at 100 runners.

• Finishers Medal: All runners in Kids Mile will receive a finishers medal.
• Participation Gift: A festive participation gift will be given to celebrate the Holiday!
• T-shirt Orders: Orders will be cut off 4 days before race day. Sign up early to confirm your shirt and size!

Course Details

The course will feature some flat and light rolling hills through parking lots of HVA.

• Memory Lane: The course will spark a walk down memory lane for any student of the Hardin Valley school system.
• Schools Connection: The route connects all schools together from High - Middle - Elementary.
• Finish Line: The race will finish at the High school Football/ Track stadium.
• Course Map: See course map below for detailed description and terrain.

Logistics

Packet pick up will be available ONLY on race morning on HVA campus at the football/ track complex beginning at 6:30am.

• Restroom Availability: Restrooms will be available on site near the Start/Finish area in the stadium as well as in academic building(s).
• Water Stations: Water will be available at 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, top master runner (over 40) per gender (no double awards for overall and age group).

• Kids Mile Awards: All runners in the 1-mile run will receive a finisher medal!
• Award Timing: Awards will be awarded from the Packet Pick up area anytime after the race has concluded to award place winners.

Registration

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

Family Participation

Bring the family out to come fly Thanksgiving morning!