Fireball Classic 5K and Kid's Mile, presented by The Long Run

🎉 Welcome to the Fireball Classic 5K

The Fireball Classic 5K is a summer tradition that continues in 2025 for the 41st year! We're excited to welcome The Long Run as our presenting sponsor!

📅 Date, Time & Place

Date: Thursday, July 3rd, 2025
Kid's Mile: 8:00pm
5K: 9:00pm
Location: Neyland Dr

Kickoff your 4th of July festivities with a fast 5k on Neyland Drive - it's the Fireball Classic 5k and Kid's Mile!

🏃‍♂️ Course Description

• Start: Runners will start in the east bound lane of Neyland Dr, in front of the G-10 parking lot.
• Route: Runners will run out before returning in the west bound lane.
• Finish: Finish in the shadow of Neyland Stadium.
• Kid's Mile: An out and back on Neyland Drive.

💳 Registration and Entry Fee

(No refunds or bib transfers):

• Early Bird Pricing: through 3/20 - 4/19 - $25
• Regular Registration: 4/20 - 5/31 - $30
• Late Registration: 6/1 - 7/2 - $35
• Day of Race: (7/3) - $40

Cost for 17 and under is $25 until 5/31 and then goes up to $35 for late and day-of registration. Kid's Mile fee is $10 through 5/31, then $15 6/1 - 7/3. Only one coupon may be used at a time. No discounts on day-of registration.

📦 Packet Pickup

• Early Pickup: Tuesday, July 1 at The Long Run (2452 Sutherland Avenue) from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m.
• Race-Day Pickup: Pavilion between the G-10 Parking Garage and the Tickle Engineering Building from 7pm-8:45pm.

👕 Shirts

Adults shirts will be gender specific tanks: Kids will receive a shirt and finisher's medal. Shirt order will be placed on June 5. To ensure your correct shirt size, please register by June 4. Sizes can be exchanged after the race if supplies are available. We will order extra, but when the inventory runs out in RunSignup, there will be no more shirts. Size chart here: Singlet Sizes

📊 Results

Results will be posted on Runsignup after the race.

🏆 Awards

Awards to the top 3 Overall, top Masters (As defined by fastest person age 40 and above, not limited to 40-49), Grandmasters (As defined by fastest person age 50 and above, not limited to 50-59), Senior Grandmasters (As defined by fastest person age 60 and above, not limited to 60-69) male and female. Awards to the top 3 in each age group as well as Overall Clydesdale (men over 200 lbs.) and Overall Athena (Women over 150 lbs.). Awards ceremony following race. Awards will not be mailed, but will be available for pickup at The Long Run. All kids finishing the Mile will receive a finisher's medal.

📈 Grand Prix Points and Team Competition

The Fireball 5k is on the 2025 Team Competition schedule. 2025 Grand Prix Points awarded winners in various categories and age groups. Points accumulate throughout the year. KTC recognizes the top 10 men and women in the Grand Prix series at the New Year’s Day 5K on January 1, 2026. Remember, to be eligible for Grand Prix Points, participants must be a member of KTC and must volunteer for at least 3 KTC races throughout the year.

🍉 Post Race Refreshments

Assorted refreshments will be provided post race in the event tent.

🚫 Race Etiquette

Due to insurance regulations, roller blades, strollers, bicycles, and dogs are not allowed on the course. The 5K course closes in 1 hour and 15 minutes. KTC discourages the use of headphones at events.

📞 Information or Special Assistance

Please contact the KTC Events Manager at Jessica@ktc.org.

☔ KTC Safety Policy

The Knoxville Track Club Board of Directors has approved an Event Safety Policy, viewable here: Weather Policy. Please familiarize yourself with it.

🔗 More Information

For more details about the race, visit Fireball Classic 5K.