Dogwood Classic 5K Run/Walk

MAY
2
2026
The Dogwood Classic 5K Run/Walk offers a USATF-certified loop course on Cherokee Boulevard in Knoxville. The event features in-person 5K and kids' runs, plus virtual options. Participants can receive a t-shirt or opt to plant a tree in East Tennessee instead.
Sat 2 May 2026
5 kilometers

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Dogwood Classic 5K Run/Walk

The Dogwood Classic 5K Run/Walk takes place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee. The event is located at 2250 Cherokee Boulevard, starting from the west parking lot.

Events

The event includes several options:

  • 5K - An in-person run/walk.
  • Kids Run - A shorter in-person event for children.
  • Dogwood Classic 5K-virtual - A virtual version of the 5K.
  • Dogwood Classic Kid's Mile-virtual - A virtual version of the kids' event.

Course and Awards

The in-person 5K is a USATF-certified loop course on Cherokee Boulevard. Awards are given to the top three overall finishers, within age groups, and in specialty categories such as Masters, Grandmasters, and Senior Grandmasters.

Registration and Fees

Registration fees vary by date and participant age. There are no refunds or bib transfers. A "No Tee, Plant a Tree" option is available during registration, where a local organization plants a tree in lieu of providing a t-shirt.

Participant Details

Registrants receive a unisex t-shirt, subject to availability for registrations after April 21. Packet pickup is available early at Runner’s Market in Bearden or on race day. Assorted post-race refreshments are provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
Dogwood Classic 5k-Virtual
Dogwood Classic Kid's Mile-Virtual
Kids Run