US Road Running - Kimberlin Heights

JAN
3
2026
Kick off 2026 with the New Year Race at Holston River Park in Knoxville on Jan 3, with 5K, 10K and half marathon options on scenic out and back loops. Expect finisher medals, a shirt and gear shop, Best Costume fun and awards.
Sat 3 Jan 2026
13 miles 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event details

The New Year race is scheduled for January 3, 2026, at Holston River Park in Knoxville, TN 37914. The event offers the following distances:

  • 5K
  • 10K
  • Half Marathon (13.1M)

All runners must register on RunSignup. There is no on-site registration.

Course and logistics

The starting line is located near Shelter #1. Packet pickup opens 30 minutes before the race and closes 10 minutes before the race start. The overall course time limit is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Course formats are out-and-back loops with the following structure: the 5K and 10K use a 1.56-mile out-and-back segment; the 5K completes that segment two times and the 10K completes it four times. The Half Marathon uses a 2.18-mile out-and-back segment and completes that segment six times.

The organizer lists finisher medals, a shirt and gear shop, a Best Costume recognition, series points, and awards. Additional event information and frequently asked questions are provided by the race organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.