Whiskey Run Knoxville
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Whiskey Run Knoxville (November 9, 2025)
Whiskey Run Knoxville is a community road race in Knoxville that starts and finishes near El Mezcal Restaurant, 118 N Forest Park Blvd, Knoxville, TN. The event offers three distances:
- Half-marathon
- 10K
- 5K
The event includes an after-run whiskey sampling and a taco bar hosted at El Mezcal, in partnership with Knox Whiskey Works. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Jeff Roth Cycling Foundation.
Race logistics and services
All races use electronic timing and scoring and award a Whiskey Series finishing medal to finishers. Each finisher receives a Whiskey Run event premium blend shirt or may upgrade to a hoodie. There is free parking and an option to buy additional Whiskey Run gear. Aid stations are placed approximately every 1.5 miles and will provide Gu energy gel, water, Gatorade, and fruit. No gear check is available. There is a 3.5 hour time limit for all distances; walkers are allowed in the half marathon. Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each age group and overall; participants must be present to receive awards or pay $15 for mailing. Race day packet pickup is listed at the El Mezcal location. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.