Race Day Info
Simplify your race day experience with the info below!
Packet Pickup
You can pick up your packet for the event at the following time/location:
Early Packet Pick-Up
Tue Nov 25 10am-7pm
Location: Fleet Feet Knoxville at 11619 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934
Wed Nov 26 10am-7pm
Location: Fleet Feet Knoxville at 11619 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934
Race Morning Packet Pick-Up
Thurs Nov 27 6am-6:45am for 5K/10K; until 8:40am for Fun Run only.
Location: Packet Pickup tent outside Fleet Feet Knoxville at 11619 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934
***Please note that race day packet pickup for 5K/10K will close at 6:45 AM, so you must arrive early on race day if you need to pick up your bib. Any 5K/10K participant who does not have a bib assigned by 7 AM can still participate in the race, but will not be assigned a bib, will not receive a race time, and will not be eligible for awards.***
You can pick up packets for other runners in your group as well, as long as you have their exact information, including their DOB. And don't forget to use your bib to get last minute racing supplies as it will be good for a $5 off a $25 purchase at the store.
Race Day Registration - Available until 6:45 am
Dynamic bib assignment process will be used again this year. As such, we will leave registration open for all races until 45 min before the start of each race. So don't wait too long and sign up as soon as possible to secure your shirt and ensure a smooth start.
Troubleshooting & Registration Issues -
To switch events or to resolve other registration issues, come to the Help Desk during the Packet Pickup at the store. We will be glad to help you.
IMPORTANT! You must run the race for which you have registered otherwise your time will not count. This is to ensure speedy and accurate results on race morning. There will be limited time to switch events on race morning while the Help Desk is open.
Shirts
We will allow exchanging shirt sizes during the packet pickup hours at store as long as we have the inventory. Visit the Help Desk to check on inventory for an alternate size. If the size is available, you be instructed on how to make the exchange. Please note you CAN NOT swap shirts at the Shirt Table without checking with Help Desk first. On race day, once the 5K/10K starts, we will allow shirt swaps at the Packet Pickup tent.
Race Day Schedule of Events
6:00 AM - Race Day Packet Pickup Opens; Race Day Registration Opens
6:45 AM - Packet Pickup Closes for 5K/10K; remains open for Fun Run
7:00 AM - Start staging 5K/10K near the start line (near 1st Horizon Bank)
7:30 AM - 5K/10K Starts in waves (usually 7 waves at 1 min interval)
7:50 AM - 5K Awards will be ready to be picked up as soon as the results are verified; there will be no Awards Ceremony!
8:10 AM - 10K Awards should be ready to be picked up as soon as the results are verified; there will be no Awards Ceremony!
8:45 AM - Fun Run packet pickup closes and Fun Run stages at the start line
9:00 AM - 5K/10K Course Closes and Fun Run Begins
9:30 AM - Check Presentations to A Hand Up For Women and The Shepherd of Hope Food Pantry
Starting Waves
5K & 10K starts will be done in waves. The following waves will be staged at the start line and we ask that you start in an appropriate wave to ensure a smooth and fun racing experience for everyone. Each wave will start approximately at 1 min interval. Look for signs indicating your wave.
Wave 1 - Faster than 8 min/mile
Wave 2 - 8 to 9 min/mile
Wave 3 - 9 to 10 min/mile
Wave 4 - 10 to 11 min/mile
Wave 5 - 11 to 12 min/mile
Wave 6 - Slower than 12 min/mile
Wave 7 - Walkers
The awards are based on Chip Time not Gun Time and there will be a start mat. So place yourself accordingly in the waves to allow less congestion.
Please be courteous of 10K runners on their 2nd lap. If you plan on being out there for 45+ min for the 5K, please keep to the right, keep to smaller groups, and allow space for the 10K runners to pass you by safely on the left.
Race Results & Awards
Thanks to our friends at Total Race Solutions, you will be able to get your results shortly after you finish. To check on your results online, click here!
https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/37669/IndividualResult
You can look up your own results by adding a hash mark followed by a bib number to the end of this URL. For example, https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/37669/IndividualResult#123 will show the results for the participant with bib number 123.
To Collect Age Group Awards
We will make an announcement that the results are ready!
Head over to the Results table to get a print-out of your finish or just look up your results on RunSignUp. Remember, you can search results using the link above.
If you placed, Head to the Awards tent and pick up your award (a mug of choice from Stony Clay Pottery)
If you are one of the overall winners, shortly after the race, you will receive an Email with a $20 Merchandise Certificate at Fleet Feet Knoxville. These will be ready for you to use starting on Friday morning.
Parking Information
With over 2,000 people coming to the Turkey Creek area on race morning, we recommend arriving early.
Available Parking: Publix, JC Penney, At Home (old Gander Mountain) parking lots
Please make sure to leave your valuables at home or hidden in the car. Don't let the opportunistic thief ruin the day for you.
Road Closure: Parking lot in front our shopping center is part of the race course and will be closed off during the race. Also from most parking lots, you will not be able to turn left onto Parkside Drive while the race is underway.
Handicapped Parking: Available at Yamato Ramen House, in the shopping center just East of Fleet Feet Knoxville.
Click Here to see the Course Map
Volunteer
We can always use more volunteers. We have a lot to do before, during, and after the race and could use your help. If you are planning on racing, there are plenty of positions that allow you to volunteer and race. Please visit our volunteer page to see where help is most needed.
All race day volunteers will be treated with coffee, hot chocolate, and delicious continental breakfast courtesy of many local businesses.
Water Stop
There will be a water stop near the 1.5 mile mark for 5k & 10k. 10k Runners will pass this again at the 4.5 mile mark.
Weather Policy
We will not cancel the race due to cold temps, snowfall, rain, or air quality. We all know that the weather changes quickly here in East Tennessee. Please remember to check the forecast and dress accordingly!
