ORCMA Spring Classic 5K & Fun Run

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1403 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge TN

Saturday, April 18th, 2026

SPRING CLASSIC 5K & FUN RUN FUNDRAISER

Join the Oak Ridge Civic Music Association for our third annual Spring Fun Run at A.K. Bissell Park! Move at your own pace—run, walk, or stroll—while enjoying uplifting springtime classical music along the way. Proceeds will support ORCMA's youth programs, including our Free Family Concert and Adolf Summer Strings Program. Come in your favorite costume and make it a festive celebration!

Course Description

Course Details: The course consists of three timed 1.1 mile loops (slightly over 3.3 miles) around the Bissell Park greenway, crushed limestone and paved path. Fun Run will be one loop.
Parking: Parking is at the Civic Center next to the park or at the Public Library.
Restrooms: Facilities are available in the Civic Center (opens at 8:00 AM) and in the Senior Center (opens at 9:00 AM).
Advice: Arrive early since the parking lot is used for multiple events.

Registration and Entry Fee

5K Fee: $30 (early bird registration avail through Feb 15th @ $25).
Fun Run Fee: $15 (early bird registration avail through Feb 15th @ $10).
Policy: No bib transfers or refunds - no exceptions.

Donations

Donations are welcome on this page, or at ORCMA's website www.orcma.org/Donate

Bib Pickup

Date: Race morning, April 18th.
Location: Bissell Park.
Time: From 7:00 AM - 8:45 AM (until 8:15 AM for the Fun Run).

Giveaway/Swag

Shirt: All participants will receive a custom race shirt (while supplies last) and swag bag.
Medals: There will be medals for top finishers.
Shirt Order: Shirt order will be placed on April 2 - inventory on RunSignUp will show remaining sizes after April 2nd.
Extras: We have ordered a few extra shirts!

Refreshments

Enjoy pre and post race snacks and drinks, including coffee from Calamity's Coffee, hot cocoa, and donuts from Donut Palace!

Awards

Overall Recognition: Prizes will be awarded to the 1st Place Male/Female Overall in the 5K.
Age Categories: Top 3 M/F in three age categories in the 5K (18-under, 19-39, 40+).
Costume Awards: Awards for best costume in the 5K and Fun Run.
Timing: Awards will be announced around 10:15 AM, and will not be mailed after the event.

Results

Results will be available here at RunSignUp after the final runners complete the course.

Inclement Weather

In case of inclement weather, please check this registration page for updated information. If the race is postponed or cancelled, we will email all participants on Friday afternoon before the race.