Location: Townsend, TN, approximately 35 miles SE of Knoxville
Race Headquarters: Peaceful Side Social, 7967 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, TN 37882
Course Description and Highlights
15K: A lovely, scenic, and challenging course that runs on back-country roads near the Little River. Race will start and finish at Peaceful Side Social.
Course Closure: Course closes after 2.5 hours.
Route Elevation: Route and elevation can be found here.
7K: This course follows the 15K course through the back-country roads of Townsend, but will be a loop course without any of the out and back of the 15K.
💧 Waterstop
Waterstop: We will have a water stop that you will pass twice (7K will only pass once).
Extras: Gatorade and Gu will be available on the course as well.
📝 Registration & Entry Fee
15K: Early registration 3/12-4/8 $35, 4/9-8/26 $40: Late registration 8/27-9/14 $45, race day $50.
7K: Early registration 3/12-4/8 $25, 4/9-8/26 $30: Late registration 8/27-9/14 $35, race day $40.
Race Day Registration: No coupons or codes. No Shirt Option - deduct $5 anytime.
No Refunds: No refunds and no transfers - No exceptions.
🎽 Packet Pickup
Pickup Time: Race day packet pickup will begin at 6:30am.
Location: Peaceful Side Social, 7967 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, TN 37882.
👕 T-shirts
Shirt Style: Short-sleeved, unisex shirts.
Policy: Anyone registering after Aug 30 will receive shirts while supplies last.
Limit: One shirt per participant. No re-orders.
🏆 Awards
Categories: Awards to the top 3 Overall male/female/open, top Masters (ages 40+), Grandmasters (ages 50+), and Senior Grandmasters (ages 60+).
Age Groups: Awards for the top 3 in each age group.
Clydesdale/Athena: Top 3 Clydesdale (men over 200 lbs.) and Top 3 Athena (women over 150 lbs.).
Age Group Awards: Based on 10-year increments.
🎖️ Grand Prix Points
Event: The Townsend 15K/7K is on the 2025 Competition schedule.
Point Accumulation: Points accumulate throughout the year.
Eligibility: Participants must be a member of KTC and volunteer for at least 3 KTC races throughout the year.
Recognition: Top 10 men and women recognized at the New Year’s Day 5K on January 1, 2026.
🍽️ Refreshments
Post Race Food: Food will be provided.
Available for Purchase: Drinks and breakfast items at the Abbey.
📰 Results
Complete Results: Available on RunSignup and the KTC Website at www.ktc.org.
🚫 Race Etiquette
Restrictions: Roller blades, strollers, bicycles, and dogs are not allowed on the course due to insurance regulations.