Lucky Kidney Run™, a part of Knox Shamrock Fest™

🏃‍♂️ Lucky Kidney 6K Run

East Tennessee Kidney Foundation (ETKF) is bringing you a one of a kind race to the South side of Knoxville! This race will feature the best of South Knoxville's Urban face. You won't want to miss this Spring morning along the river with an epic start ON the pedestrian accessible only Gay Street Bridge!! Be sure to take the family to visit the Knox Shamrock Fest taking place at Worlds Fair Park after the race to keep the celebration going with all things Irish and Green! The festival begins at 10am!

🌉 Course Details

That's right, the course kicks off on Gay Street Bridge and runs out onto Council Pl. onto Sevier Avenue before taking a pleasant detour down to Suttrees Landing Waterfront. Runners will run the full length of Suttrees before exiting the park onto Phillips Ave. before enjoying more waterfront views on Island Home Road before turning back to rerun Island home once more splitting up onto McCormick St., then Anita Dr., before charging straight down Sevier Ave. again, around the bend onto Council to finish in front of the Regal Headquarters building.

• Elevation: Less than 200ft total elevation.
• Scenic Views: Beautiful waterfront scenery throughout the course.
• Course Type: Urban route with a festive finish.
• Start Line: Located on the Gay Street Bridge.

🎟️ Packet Pickup

All race day participants must pick up packets & race items during packet pickup times. PICK UP WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY.

• Option 1: Thursday, March 11th: Location & Time TBD.
• Option 2: Friday, March 10th: Location & Time TBD.

💲 Pricing Information

In-person registration includes the race 2026 Event Shirt, race number & Race Packet.

• Early Registration: $35 before February 27.
• Standard Price: $40 after March 1.
• Kids Race: Early price is $20 and increases to $25 on March 1.
• Tees: 6K Runners and 1-mile participants receive an event themed T-shirt with registration.

🏅 Awards & Recognition

6K Age Group Awards for In-person Participants only.

• Awards: Top 3 M/F finishers, top fundraising team, & largest team.
• Age Group Awards: Presented to the top performer in 10-year increments.
• Categories: 12 & Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 & 70+.
• Announcement: Awards presented from the Main Center Stage at the Knox Shamrock Fest beginning at 10am!

🏃‍♀️ 1-Mile Event Details

All runners/walkers participating in the 1-mile event will receive a race number for timing purposes. This event is timed but is NOT scored for awards.

🌐 Virtual Run/Walkers

Choose to run or walk wherever and whenever and submit your results online following the sign up instructions. Submissions will be available from March 11-16th (*Honor system in place). There are no awards or T-shirts for virtual race participants. Be sure to tag #luckykidneyrun to show off your awesomeness!

🚦 Race Day Details to Remember!

• Parking: Available in the Regal Parking Garage for this event.
• Start Time: Be at the starting line 10 minutes early.
• Dress Code: Wear your race shirt or fun St. Patrick's Day & Team outfits to the race!
• Photos: A photographer will be onsite: photos available after the event.

❤️ Support ETKF

If you would like to support without the sweat, consider donating at the top of the page or by visiting our website.

📅 Event Information

Join us on March 11th, 2026, at 101 E. Blount Ave., Knoxville, TN 37920.

For more information, visit the race page: Lucky Kidney Run™.