Trot for Education

🏃‍♂️ Trot for Education Overview

Sponsored by the Blount County Education Foundation, Trot for Education offers a 5K and one-mile fun run/walk. Funds raised through the event benefit BCEF, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that delivers needed educational tools for the benefit of students and teachers in all Blount County Schools.

📅 Date, Time, and Place

• Date: Saturday, November 8th, 2025
• One Mile Fun Run: 3 PM
• 5K: 3:30 PM
• Location: Clayton, 5000 Clayton Road, Maryville, TN 37804

🏁 Course Description

The 5K is a USATF-certified out-and-back course beginning and ending at the Clayton corporate offices parking lot.

📦 Packet Pick Up

• Early Pickup: Available at a date and time to be announced.
• Race Day: On-site from 1:45-2:45 PM.
• Note: Bring your registration confirmation.

💰 Registration & Entry Fee

• Sign Up before 8/22: 1-Mile $15 / 5K $25
• Sign Up before 9/26: 1-Mile $20 / 5K $30
• Sign Up before 10/31: 1 Mile $25 / 5K $35
• Registration Nov 1-8: 1-Mile $30 / 5K $40

👕 T-shirts

Custom-designed unisex t-shirts will be reserved for participants who register before October 31. Runners will receive shirts at early packet pickup or on race day. Shirts will not be held or mailed to participants.

🏫 SCHOOL INCENTIVES

We want to support ALL schools that come out to participate in the event! Each student sign up will result in one entry to win a school wide ice cream party!

🥇 Awards

• CASH awards: to the top 3 overall male and female.
• Unique awards: for the fastest finishers in various age categories.
• Awards Ceremony: Begins promptly at 4:30 PM.

🍽️ Post Race Refreshments

Assorted refreshments will be provided in the event tent after the race.

🚫 Race Etiquette

Due to insurance regulations, roller blades, strollers, bicycles, and dogs are not allowed on the course. The 5K course closes in 1 hour and 15 minutes. Course support will not be available after that cutoff.

📊 Results

Complete results will be available on Run Sign Up Trot For Education website after the event.

🌧️ Weather Policy

We prioritize the safety of all participants, spectators, staff, and volunteers. The race may be postponed or canceled due to inclement weather, with no refunds or transfers.

🌟 Stay Updated

To stay up to date, participate in fun promotions and hear about our great sponsors, be sure to like our Facebook page. BCEF Facebook Page

🔗 Race Website

For more information, visit the Trot for Education event page.