When
Saturday, August 22nd, 2026
Where
West End Church of Christ, Knoxville TN
Distance
5K
Typical weather
68–86°F · some rain risk
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2025
70–84°F
dry
2024
60–82°F
dry
2023
72–95°F
dry
2022
67–83°F
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2021
72–85°F
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2020
65–82°F
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2019
72–90°F
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2018
69–82°F
dry
2017
71–87°F
dry
2016
62–82°F
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About this race
Race Overview
- Date: August 22, 2026
- Location: West End Church of Christ, Knoxville, TN
- Purpose: Support children who have been Neglected, Abused, and/or At-risk in East Tennessee.
- More Info: Race Registration
Course Details
- Certified Course: Utilizes the best part of the Ten Mile Creek Greenway.
- Route: From the West End Church of Christ to the loop at Walker Springs Park and back.
- Course Map: View Here
- Features: Scenic views along the greenway.
Packet Pickup Information
- Early Packet Pickup: Friday, August 21st from 4 - 7 pm
- Location: Gold's Gym, 8445 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37919
- Race Day Check-in: Saturday, August 22nd at 7:00 am
- Packet Pickup: At West End Church of Christ, 8301 E Walker Springs Ln, Knoxville, TN 37923
Event Schedule
- 7:00 am: Check-in & Packet Pickup
- 8:00 am: 5K Start
- 9:30 am: Awards Ceremony
- Awards: Bling Bling medals for participants.
Awards & Medals
- Finisher Medals: All 5K participants receive finisher medals.
- Overall Awards: Men’s and Women’s 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
- Masters Division: Men and Women 40+ 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
- Age Groups: Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in various age categories.
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