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.

Certification:  USATF Certified - #TN08013MS

2009 Course map:  (PDF Version)

2009 Course description:  (PDF Version)
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 northern Eastbound traffic lane), past Circle Park toward the turnaround point (in front of fraternity row.)
-Turnaround and continue on Volunteer, in the southern Eastbound traffic lane
-Turn Right on Pat Head Summit Drive
-Turn Left on Chamique Holdsclaw Drive, crossing Lake Loudon and changing over to Philip Fulmer Way
-Continue on Philip Fulmer Way to Cumberland Avenue
-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 8:05 (40 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 28th.  MANDATORY Packet Pick-up will be held at the Knoxville Convention and Exhibition Center, site of the Health & Fitness Expo. NOTE: Their 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.

Start time:  Approximately 7:25 a.m. (subject to slight adjustment, not more than a few minutes)

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:  As with the marathon and half marathon, the 5k will be chip-timed.  You need to wear the loaner AMB timing chip that we provide.  If you do not wear the timing chip, you will not have a registered finishing time and will not be listed in the results.  AMB timing has been used in some of the most high-profile events in the world, including the 2004 Olympic Marathon and Triathlon.  It is incredibly accurate, easy to use, and comfortable to wear.
Note:  Personal Championchips are NOT compatible with this 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.)