Regal Knoxville Turkey Trot 5K + Little Gobbler Kid's Run

📅 Date, Time, & Place

• Date: Thursday November 26, 2026
• Location: Downtown Knoxville, 227 West Depot Avenue
• Little Gobbler Run: Starts at 8:00
• 5K Start: 8:45

🏃‍♂️ Course Description

• Course: We’ll be running the same downtown Knoxville course that our participants love and come back year after year for.
• Map: Course map below!

💰 Registration & Entry Fee

• Little Gobbler Run Cost: $10 for ages 12 and under
• Parents: May run with their child but will not receive a shirt or bib unless they register for the 5K.
• Discounts: No discount codes or coupons apply to day of registration or Little Gobbler Run.

🚦 Race Day - Start Procedure

• Location: Start on Depot Ave. will feature elite corrals.
• Purpose: Adding the elite corral will reduce course congestion and improve participant safety.
• Assignments: Corral assignments are based on the predicted finish time indicated during registration.

👕 T-shirts

• Type: Short-sleeved, unisex shirts.
• Policy: Anyone registering after November 12th will receive shirts while supplies last.
• Order Date: The shirt order will be placed on November 13th.
• No Re-orders: When the inventory runs out, there will be no more shirts.

📦 Packet Pick Up Information

• Details: tbd

🏆 Awards

• Categories: Awards to the top 3 Overall male/female/open, top Masters, Grandmasters, and Senior Grandmasters.
• Other Awards: Awards to the top in each age group, Overall Clydesdale, and Overall Athena.
• Criteria: Awards are based on chip time.
• Presentation: Awards will be presented beginning at 9:45.

🚀 New for 2025

• Rider Categories: Adding Top 10 Boys and Top 10 Girls category to the kid's run.
• New Age Groups: Other age groups for the 5K include 10 and under, 11-14, and 15-18.

🤝 Team Competition

• Schedule: This race is on the Grand Prix Team Competition schedule.
• Registration: Teams must pre-register.

🏅 Grand Prix Points

• Award Eligibility: 2026 Grand Prix points will be awarded.
• Requirements: Must be a member of KTC and volunteer for at least 3 events.

🍽️ Refreshments

• Provided: Light refreshments will be available post race.

✅ Race Etiquette

• Restrictions: Due to insurance regulations, roller blades, bicycles, and dogs are not allowed on the 5K course.
• Walkers: Welcome! The 5K course closes in 1 hour, 15 minutes.

📞 Information

• Contact: Reach out to our Event Manager at jessica@ktc.org.

📊 Results

• Availability: Complete results will be available on Runsignup after the events.

🔒 KTC Safety Policy

• Approval: The Knoxville Track Club Board of Directors has approved an Event Safety Policy.
• View Policy: Familiarize yourself with it here.

🔗 More Information

• Race Link: For more details, visit Regal Knoxville Turkey Trot 5K + Little Gobbler Kid's Run.