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Event Overview
🏃♀️ Step Up to Make a Difference: Join the Race Against Cancer 💙
Sunday, November 2, 2025 | World's Fair Park Festival Lawn
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 - World’s Fair Park Drive, between the performance lawn & bottom level of the Holiday Inn / Worlds’ Fair Exhibition Hall.
- (GREENWAY) Continue under the viaduct towards Greenway, passing the lower level of the Sunsphere proceeding past the convention center.
- (GREENWAY) Bear right onto the bridge until crossing the lake and Cumberland Av., which will place you on the far side in the convention center parking lot.
- (GREENWAY) Bear right and cross the railroad tracks and proceed down the ramp continuing until reaching the C15 parking lot / Neyland Drive.
- Right onto Neyland Dr.
- Continue down Neyland Drive until reaching Joan Cronan Way.
- At Joan Cronan Way make a U-Turn and proceed back down Neyland Drive heading back to the Greenway entrance next to C15 parking lot.
- LEFT onto Greenway next to C15 parking lot
- Bear right and proceed up the ramp and cross the railroad tracks into the convention center parking lot.
- Continue onto the bridge until crossing the Cumberland Avenue and the lake, which will place you on the side of the Convention Center.
- Bear to the LEFT to take the path down to the lower level of the Sunsphere.
- Continue under the viaduct towards World’s Fair Park Drive.
- FINISH LINE is on World’s Fair Park Dr. between the Performance Lawn and the bottom level of the Holiday Inn / World’s Fair Exhibition Hall.
✅ 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!
🕒 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
Eleventh Street, Clinch Avenue and World’s Fair Park Drive provide direct vehicular access to numerous parking areas:
Fort Kid Lot (78 spaces)
WFP North Lot (100 car spaces and four bus spaces)
Blackstock Lot (364 spaces)
Locust Street Garage (642 spaces)
Visit World's Fair Park Knoxville | Parking Information | Nearby Activities | Park Hours
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 24, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Monday, October 27, 2025 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 2PM 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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