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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Fleet Feet Knoxville, Knoxville TN
5K · 10K · 1 Mile
37–55°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
40–61°F
dry
2024
42–61°F
rain
2023
36–52°F
rain
2022
38–62°F
dry
2021
30–48°F
dry
2020
47–64°F
dry
2019
36–57°F
dry
2018
34–52°F
rain
2017
38–54°F
dry
2016
38–51°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
37°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
The Hot to Trot 5k, 10k and Fun Run are great ways to start your Thanksgiving Day! The 5K course starts on Parkside Drive in front of Fleet Feet Knoxville and runs through Turkey Creek area then loops back. The 10K course is a 2-loop course. The Fun Run is out and back on Parkside Drive for a total of one mile.
- 5k/10k - Next Level, long-sleeved unisex t-shirt for adults; cotton long sleeved t-shirt for youth
- Fun Run - Cotton long sleeved unisex t-shirt
Note: Shirt inventory is set on November 8th. After this date there is no guarantee on size availability. There will be no shirt re-orders.
Race Morning Schedule:
- 6:00 - Packet Pickup opens
- 6:45 - 5k/10k Registration closes
- 7:30 - 5k/10k Start
- 8:30 - Fun Run Registration closes
- 9:00 - Fun Run Start
Early Packet Pickup:
- Tue, Nov 24 | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM: Fleet Feet Knoxville, 11619 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934 (865) 675-3338
- Wed, Nov 25| 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM: Fleet Feet Knoxville, 11619 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934 (865) 675-3338
Race Morning Packet Pickup:
- Thu, Nov 26 | 6:00 AM - 6:45 AM: Fleet Feet Knoxville tent at race start.
NO REFUNDS AND NO TRANSFERS
Awards:
Handmade awards by local artist Stony Clay Station in Lenoir City.
Overall awards:
1st Male, 1st Female, 1st Master Male, 1st Master Female, 1st Grand Master Male, & 1st Grand Master Female, 1st Senior Grand Master Male & 1st Senior Grand Master Female
Age group awards:
1st, 2nd & 3rd in the following male and female age groups:<10, 11-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+
CHARITIES:
- Hand Up for Women
- Shepherd of Hope Food Pantry - bring non-perishable food items to donate
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