When
Saturday, October 31st, 2026
Where
2351 Kingston Pike, Knoxville TN
Distance
5K
About this race
Race Overview
The 12th Annual Race for the Summitt 5K is organized by current pharmacy students at UT College of Pharmacy. Our student organization - American Pharmacist Association - Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) hosts this race to support The Pat Summitt Foundation.
About Pat Summitt
- Legacy: Pat Summitt was head coach for the Lady Vols from 1974-2012: Summitt accrued over 1,000 career wins and never had a losing season at the University of Tennessee.
- Health Challenge: Summitt was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2011, and sadly lost her fight against the disease in 2016.
- Foundation: Since then, the Pat Summitt Foundation was founded for research and further awareness of Alzheimer’s disease.
- Support: All of our proceeds from the race are given to the Pat Summitt Foundation.
Participation
- Event Encouragement: Show your support for Coach Summitt and her legacy by running or walking in the race.
- Memory Donors: Ask friends and family members to become Memory Donors.
- Community Spirit: Please join us as "We Back Pat!"
Event Details
- Date: October 31, 2026
- Location: 2351 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN
- Race Info Link: Race for the Summitt 5K
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