Girls on the Run Greater Knoxville 5K
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Girls on the Run Greater Knoxville 5K Celebration
This event is the end-of-season 5K celebration for Girls on the Run Greater Knoxville. It provides a tangible goal for program participants and is described as a non-competitive, celebratory experience that supports confidence through completion. Every registered participant who completes the course receives a commemorative medal.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Victor Ashe Park, 4901 Bradshaw Road, Knoxville, TN 37912. The course distance is 5K (3.1 miles). While some participants complete the course in about 25 minutes, most finish between 30 and 50 minutes; participants may walk, roll, push, run or skip at their own pace.
Registration pricing for non-program participants is tiered: Early Bird online through 10/31/2026 is $20 (adult), General online through 11/13/2026 is $25 (adult), and Race Day in person is $30 (adult). Program participants and coaches are already registered and do not need to register. All registrations include a liability waiver.
Safety and accessibility measures are in place: every participant must wear a race bib, the council assigns a running buddy to accompany participants, the course is monitored with head counts, and a safety plan guides staff and volunteers. The event is accessible for people with disabilities and includes designated parking. Strollers are permitted and well-behaved dogs on leash are allowed; runners using strollers or bringing dogs are asked to start toward the back of the pack.
Additional onsite elements include face painting, water stations, happy hair stations, a merchandise booth, and support from national and local partners such as Adidas, Gamma Phi Beta, BAND, Fleet Feet, Fastenal and BK5K. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
