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Sunday, October 18th, 2026
5 Norris Square, Norris TN
5K
50–71°F · low rain risk
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2025
58–82°F
dry
2024
42–67°F
dry
2023
43–67°F
dry
2022
35–49°F
dry
2021
42–70°F
dry
2020
44–70°F
dry
2019
42–67°F
dry
2018
46–63°F
dry
2017
44–68°F
dry
2016
65–83°F
dry
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About this race
Event Details
Join us on October 18th for the 9th Annual MAW's Cause 5K and 1K Fun Run/Walk to help the fight against sudden death in children! This year we will be offering THREE options to participate: in-person 5K, 1K Fun Run, and Virtual 5K.
Joining Virtually
- Registration Deadline: Register by 9/24
- Shirt Delivery: Receive your shirt in the mail the week of the race
- Race Day: Run or walk a 5K in the location of your choice on October 18th
- Share Your Experience: Post your picture at the completion of the race on our Facebook page #mawscause
In-Person 5K (Timed Option)
- Registration Deadline: Register by 9/24
- Shirt Pickup: Receive your shirt on race day during registration
- Course: Run or walk the 5K course through the beautiful city of Norris, TN
- Note: This course does have hills.
In-Person 1K Fun Run
- Registration Deadline: Register by 9/24
- Shirt Pickup: Receive your shirt on race day during registration
- Course: Walk the 1K course through the beautiful city of Norris, TN
Registration Pricing
The adult registration pricing is $35, which includes a race shirt.
About MAW's Cause
MAW’s Cause was founded in 2017 in Knoxville, TN by Brittanie and Ben Weaver. After the death of their 4-month-old son, Mason Archer Weaver, to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), The Weavers made it their life mission to help prevent other parents from facing this life-changing tragedy.
In 2018, MAW’s Cause became a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against SIDS and SUDC by building community awareness, educating parents/caregivers, and supporting leading research efforts. Over 4000 infants age newborn to one year old die each year from SIDS, with 7-12 in Knox County alone.
MAW’s Cause strives to intersect new parents in the community with our newborn Halo Sleep Sack program at local hospitals, as well as raise money for continued research. We will remember the children taken too soon during our 5K event.
For More Information
Visit our race page at MAW's Cause 5K and 1K Fun Run/Walk.
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