Townsend 15K and 7K

Date, Time, & Place

• Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
• Time: 8:00am
• Location: Townsend, TN
• Directions: From Knoxville, take Alcoa Hwy (129S) through Alcoa and Maryville. From Maryville, take Hwy 321S to Townsend. Race headquarters is 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 closes after 2.5 hours. Route and elevation can be found here.
• 7K: This course will follow 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 course. Route and elevation can be found here.

Waterstop

• Location: We will have a water stop that you will pass twice (7k will only pass once).
• Items: Gatorade and Gu will be 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
• Note: Race Day Registration-no coupons or codes. No Shirt Option - deduct $5 anytime. No refunds and no transfers - No exceptions.

Packet Pickup

• Timing: Race day packet pickup will take place starting at 6:30am.
• Location: Peaceful Side Social, 7967 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, TN 37882.

T-shirts

• Type: Short-sleeved, unisex shirts.
• Policy: Anyone registering after Aug 30 will receive shirts while supplies last. One shirt per participant. No re-orders.

Awards

• Categories: Awards to the top 3 Overall male/female/open, top Masters, Grandmasters, Senior Grandmasters male and female.
• Special Awards: Awards to the top 3 in each age group, as well as Top 3 Clydesdale and Top 3 Athena.
• Age Groups: Awards based on 10-year increments.

Grand Prix Points

• Competition: The Townsend 15k/7k is on the 2025 Competition schedule.
• Eligibility: Participants must be a member of KTC and must volunteer for at least 3 KTC races throughout the year.

Refreshments

• Post Race: Post race food will be provided.
• Available Items: Drinks and breakfast items will be available for purchase at the Abbey.

Results

• Availability: Complete results will be available on RunSignup and the KTC Website at www.ktc.org.

Race Etiquette

• Restrictions: Due to insurance regulations, roller blades, strollers, bicycles, and dogs are not allowed on the course.

Information

• Contact: Contact the KTC Events Manager at eventsmanager@ktc.org.

Course Closing Times

• 15K: Course closes at 10:30am.
• 7K: Course closes at 9:30am.

KTC Safety Policy

• Policy: The Knoxville Track Club Board of Directors has approved an Event Safety Policy, viewable here.
• Recommendation: Please familiarize yourself with it.