Barley's St. Patrick's Day 5K

🏃‍♂️ Race Start Details

5K RACE STARTS AT 2:00 PM on Sunday March 15th, 2026. Start is at Barley's Taproom in Knoxville and finish on home plate at Covenant Health Park. We will be doing 5 min wave starts, please seed yourself accordingly at the start line.

🍀 Anniversary Celebration

Join us for the 13th Anniversary of the best St. Patrick's Day 5K in Knoxville!!!

🏅 Entry Fee Benefits

• Standard Fee includes: A finisher's medal + T-shirt
• VIP Experience Fee: Limited to 500 entries
• Food: All you can eat pizza buffet provided by Barley's and two drinks (must be 21+ to drink)
• Additional: A finisher's medal + T-shirt

💚 Supporting a Cause

Carrie On Events stands as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that orchestrates an annual 5K event in Knoxville, aligning with the vibrant spirit of St. Patrick's Day. 2026 will mark our 13th remarkable year of this race.

The best part is that you get to have all this fun while supporting a great cause!

All proceeds go directly to Emily's Power For A Cure. EPFAC is a foundation whose purpose is to raise funds and awareness for neuroblastoma research. It's also a group that we hold very dear to us.

🏆 Course Information

• Strollers: Welcome (at your own risk) on the course
• Dress Code: Dress to impress!
• Award: Carrie Daugherty Spirit Award up for grabs again this year!
• Safety Note: Since this course is on an open street, headphones are discouraged. Dogs will not be allowed on the course or in the stadium at any time.

📅 Packet Pickup

Packet pickup will be at Barley's Taproom at the following times:

• Friday, March 13: 2-7pm
• Saturday, March 14: 12-5pm
• Sunday, March 15: 12 - 1:30pm PACKET PICKUP ENDS AT 1:30 PM

🚗 Race Day Parking

Race Day Parking Information: Parking Information

📜 Registration Policy

*All Registrations are final, no refunds or transfers to another runner or to a future race*