Spring Sprint 5K & 1-Mile Run/Walk

Spring Sprint 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk

Event Details

• Event Date: April 18, 2026
• Location: Springbrook Recreation Center - 1537 Dalton Street, Alcoa, TN
• Event URL: Click here
• Mobile results URL: Click here

Race Description

This is the 1st Event of the 2026 Healthy Blount Triple Crown of Running. The 2nd Event is the Scholars Run on July 25, 2026, and the 3rd Event is the Reindeer Run on December 6, 2026. Those participating in ALL THREE TRADITIONAL events will be eligible for Triple Crown cash awards, door prizes, and a special memento. If you are unable to participate in ALL THREE events, you still have a chance at winning the great Triple Crown door prizes worth a minimum of $50 each if you participate in the Reindeer Run and at least one of the other two Triple Crown events. You are eligible whether you participate in the 5K Run or the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk.

Charity Support

• Proceeds: A portion of the race proceeds this year goes to Blount County's Special Olympics program.
• Scholarship Fund: Funds will also support the Leon Berrong Scholarship Fund that helps underprivileged kids participate in recreational programs!

Event Schedule

• Check-In: 7:15 - 8:00 a.m. on race day.
• Race Time:
  • 8:30 a.m. – 5K Run
  • 9:15 a.m. – 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Pre-Race Package Pickup

Thursday, April 16, 5 to 7 pm at Dick's Sporting Goods in Hamilton Crossing, 221 Hamilton Crossing Drive Alcoa, TN 37701. Pickup can also be done on race day.

T-Shirts

All runners will receive a quality, 65/35 cotton/poly blend T-shirt. Shirts will be available on race day for day-of-race entries as long as supplies last. Those who do not get their packets on race day may pick them up at the Parks & Rec. office approximately up to 2 weeks after the race. Participants who choose the Sleeping But Supporting option may pick up their shirts during this timeframe as well.

Awards and Prizes

• Distribution: Awards and prizes will be given out on-site at the event.
• Results: Award winners can view results after the race at Click here.
• Divisions: Awards will be given to the top three finishers in each age group, and all Fun Run/Walk participants will receive a ribbon.
• Door Prizes: Race participants will be eligible for nice door prize drawings, randomly drawn from a generated race list.

Age Divisions

Male: 8 and under, 9-11, 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and over. Female: 8 and under, 9-11, 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and over. Overall: Male and Female. Masters: Male and Female (40 and older).

General Information

• Restrictions: No baby strollers, bicycles, roller blades or dogs are allowed to be used by any participant during the race.
• Headsets: The use of headsets is not recommended due to traffic on race route.
• Refreshments: Refreshments will be on-site after the race for race participants.
• Contact: For more information regarding this race or the Triple Crown of Running, please contact the Parks & Rec. office at (865) 983-9244.