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 and festival to the downtown scene in  Knoxville!  This race will start and end in the heart of downtown Knoxville from the World's Fair Park Performance Lawn where runners can hop right into Knox Shamrock Fest after finishing their run or walk. 

You won't want to miss this spring morning downtown with all the festivities of St. Patrick's day!  The Knox Shamrock Fest begins at 10am - be sure to bring friends and family to run or walk, then PARTY WITH ALL THINGS GREEN AND IRISH !

This race kicks off from World's Fair Park Performance Lawn!  The course will be an out and back along 2nd Creek Greenway featuring the Neyland Drive Greenway before spinning around to repeat it all back again into the World's Fair Park Performance Lawn where the festivities will await your finish! 

WATER / AID: Water stop will be set up at the halfway point for rehydrating!

ETKF is a non-profit organization committed to enhancing the lives of East Tennesseans through early detection of kidney disease, education, and access to vital care. ETKF proudly operates independently and is 100% LOCAL.  All funds raised by ETKF remain in our community, directly supporting local individuals battling kidney disease. Your participation in this event ensures sustaining ETKF's programs supporting dialysis patients. 

All race day participants are encouraged to pick up race items during pickup times to avoid any lines the morning of the race.

Packet Pick Up 1:   Wednesday, March 10th 11am-6pm: XUL BEER - HARDIN VALLEY (10677 Hardin Valley Rd Knoxville, TN 37932)

Packet Pick Up 2:   Thursday, March 11th 10am-8pm: XUL BEER - DOWNTOWN (213 5th Ave Knoxville, TN 37917)

Pick up is available at World's Fair Park Performance Lawn on Race Day for those that cannot make the above two timeframes. It is encouraged you arrive early for packet pick up to avoid any lines or delays!

6K Registration includes a 2027 Event Medal** and race bib.

BE SURE TO REGISTER EARLY!! 6K Early Registration Price is $35.

Price increases to  $40 after March 1 and $45 day of race.

1 Mile Fun Walk is $20, increases to $25 March 1 and $30 day of event.

**6K Runners and 1mile participants are guaranteed to receive a medal when registered by February 20th. 

**Medals will be provided first come, first served, while supplies last when registered after February 20th.

*Walkers are discouraged from walking the full 6k course due to course closure timeline. Walkers may consider the 6K Virtual option or the 1 mile option. 6K course cut off time is 1 Hour 20 Minutes.  

EVENT SHIRTS may be purchased after the run at Knox Shamrock Fest held at World's Fair Park (while supplies last). This year's shirt will be a collaboration with XUL BEER! Follow us on socials to get the first look! @etkidney

6K Age Group Awards (In person Participants only)

Awards will be given to the first place M/F finishers, top fundraising team, & largest team.

Age Group Awards for the 6K will be presented to the top male + female performers in 10 year increments per age group:

12 & Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39- 40-49-50-59, 60-69 & 70+.

***Awards for 6K race will be presented from the Main Center Stage at the Knox Shamrock Fest at World's Fair Park Performance Lawn, awards will begin shortly after official results are posted!

1mile Details:

Registrants participating the 1mile event will receive a untimed race number.

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! 

6K Race starts at 9:05am.

1 Mile Fun Walk will start around 8:30am, after the 6K race takes off.

Parking is available in any of the Parking Garages downtown (11th St garage is recommended. Market St, Locust St, are additional parking garages - free on weekends)

Allow ample time to park and walk to the start, maybe check out the World's Fair lawn for some self and squad selfies!

Be at the starting line 10-15 Minutes Early and ready to walk / run.

Wear fun St. Patrick's Day & Team outfits to the race!

A photographer will be on site; upon request to take race and team pictures, photos will be available on the this site after the event concludes.

Post event pics using #luckykidneyrun! Share the fun and good times together, whether in person or virtual!

This event is RAIN or SHINE! Please come prepared. In the event it is cancelled, you are able to complete the 6k + 1mi virtually. Refunds will NOT be issued, as this is a fundraiser to support ETKF's mission to helping kidney patients across East Tennessee.

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

Please email [email protected] with any questions, or give us a text / call at 865-288-7351.