Pathways 5K
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Pathways 5K for Tennessee Children's Home
The Pathways 5K is a fundraising event on August 22, 2026, held at West End Church of Christ in Knoxville, Tennessee. Proceeds support Tennessee Children's Home programs for children who have been neglected, abused, or are at risk in East Tennessee.
The event offers an in-person road 5K and a virtual 5K option. The certified course follows Ten Mile Creek Greenway from West End Church of Christ to the loop at Walker Springs Park and returns to the start. Early packet pickup is scheduled for Friday, August 21.
Registration opens on August 24, 2025, and closes on May 29, 2026. The in-person registration fee is $30. The virtual registration fee is $35; virtual participants will receive a finisher medal and a race T-shirt by mail after the event. In-person participants receive finisher medals and T-shirts.
Awards include age-group prizes given in five-year increments up to age 70, plus overall awards and masters awards for participants over 40. The event description emphasizes route certification, event options, and the beneficiary organization. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
