The Race for Kids 5K & Family Walk is Catholic Charities of East Tennessee's (CCETN) annual, premier event. Your participation supports children’s and family programs across East Tennessee. This includes the Children’s Emergency Shelter and Columbus Home Assisting Parents. Run or walk with us to help deliver critical services to promote safety, stability and opportunities for children and families to thrive by providing emergency food and shelter, education, access to resources and compassionate support.
This certified Race for Kids 5K & Family Walk is at beautiful Victor Ashe Park in Knoxville TN. Can't make it to the race in person? You can still register and run or walk anywhere you'd like!
Directions from downtown Knoxville: Take Western Avenue headed west; after approximately four miles, turn right onto Pleasant Ridge Road; go approximately three miles (before Northwest Middle School) and turn left onto Bradshaw Road; park is on immediate right.
Directions from I-40: From I-40, take the I-640 exit #385; take the Western Ave. West; head west on Western Ave; turn right onto Ballcamp Pk. at the Wendy's; turn right onto Bradshaw Rd; park will be on the left.
Directions from I-75: From I-75, take the Merchant Drive exit #108; head west on Merchant Dr; go to Merchant Dr. end; turn left onto Pleasant Ridge Rd; turn right onto Bradshaw Rd; park will be on the immediate right.
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If you are doing the virtual event, you will run anywhere, anytime and post to social media your triumph! You can post your time to the results by going to the results tab under the virtual. Thank you for your support!
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Victor Ashe Park, 4901 Bradshaw Rd, Knoxville, TN 37912
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