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

🍀 Lucky Kidney 6K Run

The 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 where runners can hop right into the Knoxville Shamrock Festival after finishing their run/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, so be sure to bring friends and family to run or walk, then PARTY WITH ALL THINGS GREEN AND IRISH!

🛠️ Race Course Update

Due to peaking construction projects in South Knoxville the course has been relocated to World's Fair Park.

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

💧 Water / Aid

• Water Stations: Feeling thirsty on the route? Water stop will be set up at the halfway point for rehydrating!

🏅 Packet Pickup

• Encouragement: All race day participants are encouraged to pick up packets & race items during packet pickup times to avoid any lines the morning of the race.
• Packet Pickup 1: Wednesday, March 11th 9am-7pm: XUL BEER - HARDIN VALLEY (10677 Hardin Valley Rd Knoxville, TN 37932)
• Packet Pickup 2: Thursday, March 12th 9am-7pm: XUL BEER - DOWNTOWN (213 5th Ave Knoxville, TN 37917)
• Race Day Pickup: 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!

💰 Pricing

• Registration Includes: Registration includes the race 2026 Event Shirt, race number, & race packet.
• Early Registration: BE SURE TO REGISTER EARLY!! 6K Early Registration Price is $35.
• Price Increase: Price increases to $40 after March 1.
• Kids & Family: 1 Mile Run is $20 and increases to $25 March 1.

🏆 Awards

• Age Group Awards: Awards will be given to the top 3 M/F finishers, top fundraising team, & largest team.
• Age Groups: Age Group Awards for the 6K will be presented to the top performer in 10 year increments: 12 & Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 & 70+.
• Award Ceremony: Awards for 5K race will be presented from the Main Center Stage at the Knox Shamrock Fest at World's Fair Park Performance Lawn, awards will begin at 11am!

👟 1 Mile Details

All runners/walkers participating in the 1 mile event will receive a race number for timing purposes. This event is timed - not scored, top 25 runners will receive medals - so run fast!

🌍 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! Virtual attendees may purchase t-shirts to be picked up during the packet pick up windows. Items ordered will not be mailed out.

⏰ Race Day Details to Remember!

• 6K Race: 6K Race starts at 9am.
• 1 Mile Start: 1 Mile Walk/Run will start around 9:05, after the 6K race takes off.
• Parking: Parking is available in any of the Parking Garages downtown (11th St garage is recommended). Allow ample time to park and walk to the start.
• Be Prepared: This event is RAIN or SHINE! Please come prepared. In the event it is canceled, you are able to complete the 6k + 1mi virtually.

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

For more information, visit Lucky Kidney Run.