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.