BK5K Knoxville
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BK5K Knoxville, TN
The BK5K in Knoxville is the sixth annual edition of a community road race held on November 14, 2026, at Victor Ashe Park, 4901 Bradshaw Rd, Knoxville, TN 37912. The event directs all proceeds to 501.c.3 youth organizations and programs that demonstrate financial need; funding grants are evaluated and dispersed by the local BK5K Youth Fund Award Committee.
The Knoxville race is organized in partnership with Girls on the Run. Girls on the Run serves 8 to 13 year old girls and promotes empowerment by teaching life skills through lessons and running.
Event distances:
- 5K Run/Walk
- Kids Fun Run (12 and younger)
Registration follows an early period that ends on October 31 and an online registration window that closes on November 13; race day registration is available on site. Entry fees vary by age and registration timing. For the 5K, adult fees are $17 early, $20 after early registration, and $25 on race day. Youth 17 and younger pay $7 early, $10 after early registration, and $15 on race day. The Kids Fun Run is free during online registration and $5 on race day. T-shirt sizes are not guaranteed after the early registration period.
Awards include cash prizes for the top three female and male finishers and trophies for the top three overall. Medals are awarded to the top three in each age group for men and women. Cash prize winners may accept their prize or donate it back to youth grants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
