5K

The 5k (3.1 miles) is a scenic run in downtown Knoxville and on the University of Tennessee Campus.  Like all of our races that day, the 5k will start on the Clinch Avenue Bridge and finish on the 50-yard line in Neyland Stadium.

Start time: 7:45 am on Sunday, April 1, 2012.

Certification:  USATF Certified - #TN08013MS

2012 Course map:  (PDF Version)

2012 Course description: 
-Start on Clinch Ave Bridge. (close to Convention Center)
-Head West on Clinch Avenue to 16th Street
-Turn Left on 16th St, across Cumberland Avenue, which becomes Volunteer Boulevard
-Follow Volunteer Boulevard (in the westbound traffic lanes), past Circle Park toward the turnaround point (just past UT Drive and fraternity row.)
-Turnaround and continue back on Volunteer, in the eastbound traffic lanes
-Turn Right onto Cumberland Avenue
-Turn Right onto Estabrook Road
-Follow Estabrook up to Neyland Stadium, entering via gate 25
-Finish at the 50 yard line - Neyland Stadium

Very important:  At about 8:35 (50 minutes after the 5k start) we will ask that remaining 5k participants stay to the right side of the tunnel into Neyland Stadium and in the finish chute so that the runners in the half-marathon will be able to run on the left.  This is for everyone's safety, so please keep this in mind.  There will be volunteers to remind you.  Thank you!

Amenities:  All 5k participants will receive a t-shirt and goody bag at the Health & Fitness Expo on Saturday, March 31.  MANDATORY Packet Pick-up will be held at the Knoxville Convention and Exhibition Center, site of the Health & Fitness Expo. NOTE: There is NO Race Day Packet Pick-up.
All 5K Finishers will be able to enjoy post-race food and refreshments at the Pilot Post Race Party, located at Thompson Boling Arena.
 

Refreshments: 

The 5k course will feature 1 runner refreshment station with volunteers distributing Powerade and Mountain Valley Spring Water.  At the finish line, you will receive a bottle of water.  Powerade and other refreshments will be available at the Pilot Post Race Party at the nearby Thompson Boling Arena.

Restrictions:  There is no age restriction for 5k participants, but please be considerate of our volunteers and police by trying to complete the course, whether running or walking, in approximately 1 hour.  

Timing:  This year's 5K will be timed using a chip timing system.

Fittest Company Challenge:  If you are with a Knoxville area company and your company is participating in the Fittest Company Challenge, be sure to include your company name on your entry form.  That way, your participation will count toward the Fittest Company Challenge - determined by which company's employees complete the most combined miles on race day.  Each participant in the 5k earns 3.1 points (1 point per mile run.)