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Event Overview
🏃♀️ Step Up to Make a Difference: Join the Race Against Cancer 💙
Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Covenant Health Park
Survivor March & Photo 2PM | Tribute to Survivors 2:15PM | Race Start Time 3PM
Be part of something bigger than just a walk or run — join a movement that’s saving lives in East Tennessee. For 32 incredible years, the Race Against Cancer has rallied thousands of runners, walkers, and supporters to fund cancer education, early detection, and crucial care. Thanks to over $8 million raised, medically underserved neighbors have received life-saving screenings and treatment through the Thompson Cancer Survival Center.
🎗️ Every dollar stays local. Every stride brings us closer to beating cancer in our own backyard.
Whether you're lacing up your shoes or cheering from the sidelines, your participation powers hope for patients and families who need it most. Let’s race toward a future free from cancer — one step at a time.
Events
5K Untimed
Walk in the Park
Supporting but not Participating (Donating)
Course Map, Rules, & Parking
Route Overview
- START LINE - NEW start line will be at the 1st Base Entrance of Covenant Health Park (Intersection of E Jackson Ave & Patton St)
- Continue down E Jackson and turn left onto S Central (@ Hanna's Cafe)
- Turn left onto Willow Ave (@ Southern Grit), then left again when the road turns into Patton St
- From Patton St, you will turn right back onto E Jackson Ave and continue past where the road turns into McCalla Ave
- Left onto N Cruze St, then left again onto Linden Ave
- Right onto N Bertrand St and continue to Woodbine Ave
- Turn left onto Winona St and continue down to E 5th Ave and turn left
- From 5th Ave, turn left onto Jessamine St
- Cross through the red light at McCalla St and continue on Willow Ave
- Left onto Georgia St and into Covenant Health Park
- FINISH LINE - run all bases on the field and finish at home plate
✅ General Participation
- All participants must be registered and wear their official race bib at all times during the event.
- Runners must follow the designated course route. Shortcuts or off-course running may result in disqualification.
- The race is open to runners, walkers, and wheelchair athletes. No bicycles, skateboards, or rollerblades permitted.
- Baby strollers are permitted in the back of the starting pack of runners.
- 1 hour and 30 minute time limit to complete the race.
- Well-behaved, socialized, and leashed dogs are permitted.
- Headphones are permitted, but please be alert of traffic patterns and course direction at all times - especially at major intersections!
- All walkers/runners will receive a participation medal.
🕒 Timing & Results
- The race will use chip timing for official results. Ensure your bib chip is securely attached.
- Results will be available post-race by scanning the appropriate RESULTS QR CODE on your official race bib.
🚨 Safety & Medical
- Medical personnel will be available on-site. If you feel unwell, stop and seek assistance immediately from one of our many course monitors.
- In the event of an emergency, please call 911 if able.
🎉 Event Conduct
- Be respectful and courteous to fellow participants, volunteers, and race staff.
- Littering is not permitted—use designated trash and recycling bins.
- Unsportsmanlike conduct may result in disqualification from the event.
Parking
There is ample parking in the Old City Public Parking Lot (under the bridge), as well as other numerous parking areas:
109 & 400 W Jackson Ave
207, 301, 707 E Jackson Ave
130 & 137 S Central Ave
300 N Central St
704 & 876 Willow Ave
401 Georgia St
Event Details
Awards
- Runners in our top categories will receive Race Trophies to be picked up at the stage. The runner’s names will be called on stage for the categories listed below.
- Categories include:
- Male Overall* - Top three
- Female Overall* - Top three
- Cancer Survivors Male - Top three
- Cancer Survivors Female - Top three
- Masters* (40+) Top Male only
- Masters* (40+) Top Female only
*Overall and Masters winners are not eligible for age division awards.
- Categories include:
- Age division winners will receive Race Medals (Gold 1st place, Silver 2nd place, Bronze 3rd place), which will be picked up at Awards Tent, located next to the Race Timing Station.
Packet Pickup
Pre-event race packet pickup will take place at 1451 Dowell Springs Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37909 during the follow dates/times:
- Friday, October 23, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Monday, October 26, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You may also pickup your packet on race day at the pre-registration tent (look for directional signage) from 1PM until 2:45PM.
Packets will NOT BE MAILED at any time (including registrations for "Supporting Not Participating). You may arrange a post-race pickup with the Thompson Cancer Survival Center Foundation staff by filling out the contact form below.
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