Springbrook Recreation Center - 1537 Dalton Street, Alcoa TN
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Spring Sprint 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk
Event Date: April 18, 2026
Event URL: https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/Alcoa/SpringSprintTN?aflt_token=QZt1KFBDIiIun5smo9vi7y59qq2fNLcB
Race Description
- First Event: This is the 1st Event of the 2026 Healthy Blount Triple Crown of Running.
- Upcoming Events: 2nd Event - Scholars Run, July 25, 2026. 3rd Event - Reindeer Run, December 6, 2026.
- Awards Eligibility: Participants in ALL THREE events are eligible for cash awards, door prizes, and a special memento.
- Participation Options: Even if you cannot join all three events, you can still win door prizes by participating in at least one.
Charity Support
- Beneficiaries: A portion of the race proceeds supports Blount County's Special Olympics program.
- Scholarship Fund: Proceeds also benefit the Leon Berrong Scholarship Fund for underprivileged kids.
Event Schedule
- Check-In: 7:15 - 8:00 a.m. on race day.
- Race Times: 8:30 a.m. for 5K Run, 9:15 a.m. for 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk.
Pre-Race Package Pickup
- Location: Thursday, April 16, 5 to 7 pm at Dick's Sporting Goods, 221 Hamilton Crossing Drive, Alcoa, TN 37701.
- Race Day Pickup: Available on the day of the event.
T-Shirts
- Quality: All runners receive a 65/35 cotton/poly blend T-shirt.
- Availability: Shirts will be provided on race day for day-of registrations while supplies last.
- Packet Pickup: Those unable to collect packets can retrieve them at the Parks & Rec. office up to 2 weeks after the race.
- Additional Option: Participants choosing the Sleeping But Supporting option can pick up shirts at the Parks & Rec office during the same time frame.
Awards and Prizes
- Award Ceremony: On-site awards will be given to the top three finishers in each age group.
- Participation Reward: All Fun Run/Walk participants will receive a ribbon.
- Door Prizes: Race participants are eligible for door prize drawings, randomly drawn from the race list.
- Age Divisions: Awards are available for male and female participants across various age categories.
General Information
- Restrictions: No baby strollers, bicycles, roller blades, or dogs allowed during the race.
- Headset Use: Not recommended due to traffic on the race route.
Refreshments
- Post-Race: Refreshments will be available on-site after the race for participants.
Contact Information
- For More Details: Contact the Parks & Rec. office at (865) 983-9244 for more information on the race or the Triple Crown of Running.
Course Map
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