5K Open

Ages from 14 - over 70

Race starts at the YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Community Center in East Knoxville (124 South Cruze St.) and heads toward McCalla Ave., goes through the Old City and finishes back at the Phyllis Wheatley Community Center.

Open to ages 14 - 100.

Event Date:: Saturday January 17, 2026
Start Time:: 9:00am EST
End Time:: 11:00am EST

Price:: $43.65 incl. $3.65 Fee
Registration:: Price increases to $48.95 after January 16, 2026 at 11:59pm EST

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
December 15, 2025, 12:00am EST	January 16, 2026, 11:59pm EST	$43.65
January 17, 2026, 12:00am EST	January 17, 2026, 8:50am EST	$48.95

Age Based Discounts for 5K Open

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Age	Price
December 22, 2025, 12:00am EST	January 4, 2026, 11:59pm EST	1 - 16	$33.05
January 5, 2026, 12:00am EST	January 16, 2026, 8:30am EST	1 - 16	$38.35
January 17, 2026, 12:00am EST	January 17, 2026, 8:45am EST	1 - 16	$43.65

Age based discounts are automatically applied at checkout.

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1-Mile Walk

This 1-Mile Walk starts at the Phyllis Wheatley Community Center (124 South Cruze St.) and travels down to and along MLK Jr. Ave. and up the hill to the Alex Haley Heritage Square, returning to the Phyllis Wheatley Community Center on the same route.

Event Date:: Saturday January 17, 2026
Start Time:: 9:45am EST
End Time:: 10:00am EST

Price:: $43.65 incl. $3.65 Fee
Registration:: Price increases to $48.95 after January 16, 2026 at 11:59pm EST

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
December 15, 2025, 12:00am EST	January 16, 2026, 11:59pm EST	$43.65
January 17, 2026, 12:00am EST	January 17, 2026, 9:05am EST	$48.95

Age Based Discounts for 1-Mile Walk

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Age	Price
December 22, 2025, 12:00am EST	January 4, 2026, 11:59pm EST	1 - 16	$33.05
January 5, 2026, 12:00am EST	January 17, 2026, 9:30am EST	1 - 16	$38.35

Age based discounts are automatically applied at checkout.

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Kids Fun Run

This event starts at MLK Jr. Ave. and runs up to the YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Community Center.

Open to ages 17 and under.

Event Date:: Saturday January 17, 2026
Start Time:: 10:15am EST
End Time:: 10:30am EST

Price:: $27.75 incl. $2.75 Fee
Registration:: Price increases to $33.05 after January 16, 2026 at 11:59pm EST

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
November 3, 2025, 12:00am EST	January 16, 2026, 11:59pm EST	$27.75
January 17, 2026, 12:00am EST	January 17, 2026, 9:30pm EST	$33.05

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Sleeping But Supporting

Event Date:: Saturday January 17, 2026
Start Time:: 9:00am EST
End Time:: 10:30am EST

Price:: $33.05 incl. $3.05 Fee
Registration:: Registration ends January 17, 2026 at 9:30am EST

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
August 31, 2025, 12:01am EDT	January 17, 2026, 9:30am EST	$33.05

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Wheelchair Athlete

Ainsley's Angels

Event Date:: Saturday January 17, 2026
Start Time:: 9:00am EST
End Time:: 10:30am EST

Price:: $38.35 incl. $3.35 Fee
Registration:: Registration ends January 17, 2026 at 9:00am EST

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
December 12, 2025, 12:01am EST	January 17, 2026, 9:00am EST	$38.35

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Run Anywhere Virtual 5K

Virtual Run Anywhere Course From 1/3/26 9:00 AM Until 1/17/26 11:59 PM

Price:: $33.05 incl. $3.05 Fee
Registration:: Registration ends January 17, 2026 at 9:00am EST

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
December 13, 2025, 12:01am EST	January 17, 2026, 9:00am EST	$33.05

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