Corryton Possum Chase 8-Miler, 4-Miler, and 2-Miler Races

  • Date Sat 18th October 2025 - Sun 26th October 2025
  • Time 8:30AM EDT
  • Location Corryton, Tennessee
  • Price $33.05 - $43.65
  • Races 5 races

Event summary

Get ready for a fantastic day of fitness and community spirit at the Corryton Possum Chase, taking place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in the charming town of Corryton, Knox. This exciting event features three race distances: an 8-Mile challenge, a 4-Mile run, and a fun 2-Mile trek, making it perfect for runners of all levels. The out-and-back courses along Corryton-Luttrell Road are USATF certified, ensuring an official racing experience for participants.

Join fellow runners at the Corryton Community Center, located at 9331 Davis Drive, where race day activities will kick off bright and early with registration and packet pickup starting at 7:00 AM. Each race offers a chance to win awards, with special recognitions for top finishers and participation medals for all. Plus, enjoy the thrill of a random drawing for a $100 prize at the conclusion of each race! Whether you’re sprinting for time or strolling for fun, the Corryton Possum Chase promises a memorable day filled with camaraderie, competition, and community support. Don’t miss out on this uplifting event!

Organiser's Description

BENEFICIARIES:
Corryton Community Club and the Corryton Hospitality Food Pantry

The Corryton Community Club is committed to preserving Corrytons rural charm and historical heritage while helping build a strong community through events, volunteerism, and education.

The Corryton Hospitality Pantry provides free food on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays from 10am to 2pm at Rutherford Memorial United Methodist Church.

PLACE:
Corryton Community Center, 9331 Davis Drive, Corryton, TN 37721

DESCRIPTION:
Out and back course on Corryton-Luttrell Road (USATF certification 8 Mile TN15044MS, 4 Mile TN24019MS, 2 Mile TN16052MS). Click 8 miler [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=l&id=TN15044MS] to view the USATF certification for the 8 miler Click 4 miler [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=r&id=5855] to view the USATF certification for the 4 miler Click 2 miler [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=l&id=TN16052MS] to view the USATF certification for the 2 miler. ALL COURSES ARE SANCTIONED BY USATF.

RACE DAY ACTIVITIES:
2025 Schedule (October 25):

7:00-8:15 AM Eastern Time - 8 MILE RACE day registration & packet pickup (no early packet pickup date)

7:00-8:25 AM Eastern Time - 4 MILE RACE day registration & packet pickup (no early packet pickup date)

7:00-8:35 AM Eastern Time - 2 MILE RACE day registration & packet pickup (no early packet pickup date)

A RANDOM DRAWING FOR A $100 PRIZE WILL BE HELD AT THE CONCLUSION OF EACH RACE AWARD CEREMONY. EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATES IN A PARTICULAR RACE IS ELIGIBLE! PARTICIPANTS MUST BE PRESENT AT THE RACE TO BE ELIGIBLE TO WIN. PRIZES DONATED BY JERRY TIPTON, CPA.

8:30 AM - 8 mile start, course closes at 10:30 AM (2 hours)
8:40 AM - 4 mile start, course closes at 10:30 AM
8:50 AM - 2 mile start, course closes at 10:30 AM
9:45 AM - 2 mile awards
10:10 AM - 4 mile awards
10:40 AM - 8 mile awards



AWARDS (FOR THE TRADITIONAL EVENT):
8-Miler Awards: Top 3 M/F Overall Finisher, Top M/F Master, Grandmaster, and Veteran Finisher. Awards Three Deep to M/F finishers in Age Group 1-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, and 80+ (overall winners not eligible for age group awards). Participation medal for all 8 mile finishers. Fastest 8-Miler team award plaque (requires 4 members).



4-miler Awards: Top 3 M/F Overall Finisher, Top M/F Master, Grandmaster, and Veteran Finisher. Awards Three Deep to M/F finishers in Age Group 1-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, and 80+ (overall winners not eligible for age group awards). Participation medal for all 4 mile finishers. Fastest 4-Miler team award plaque (requires 4 members).



2-Miler Awards: Top 3 M/F Overall Finisher. Awards Three Deep to M/F finishers in Age Group 1-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, and 80+ (overall winners not eligible for age group awards). Participation medal for all finishers. Fastest 2-Miler team award plaque (requires 4 members).



Team with most participants award plaque (8-Miler 4-Miler and 2-Miler combined). Walkers are welcome on the 2 mile or 4 mile course! The 8 mile course is not walker-friendly due to one good size hill, roads being open to traffic, and not having a road shoulder or sidewalk. All courses close at 10:30 am in 2025. If you want to walk, we would love for you to walk in the 2 or 4 mile course!

REGISTRATION AND FEES:
8 Mile: by October 13 $30 Adults/$25 Children under age of 19 | after October 13 $35 Adults/$25 Children | Day of Race $40 Adults/$30 Children

4 Mile: by October 13 $30 Adults/$25 Children under age of 19 | after October 13 $35 Adults/$30 Children | Day of Race $40 Adults/$35 Children

2 Mile: by October 13 $30 Adults/$25 Children under age of 19 | after October 13 $35 Adults/$30 Children | Day of Race $40 Adults/$35 Children

2 Mile Virtual: by October 13 $30 Adults/$25 Children under age of 19 | after October 13 $35 Adults/$30 Children | Day of Race $40 Adults/$35 Children

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE:
Chip Timed Bib (traditional race)
Event T-shirt* - 50/50 blend short sleeve. No T-shirt Option Deduct $4.00. Adult XXL Add $2.00, Adult XXXL Add $3.00.
*Everyone registered by October 1st will be guaranteed a race shirt. Everyone registering after this date will be provided a shirt based on remaining supplies and sizes. We do not plan to reorder shirts in 2025. CERTAIN SIZES MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE TO PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER AFTER OCTOBER 1ST.

Shirts must be picked up in person Saturday morning before 10:30am. No shirts or awards will be mailed.

PACKET PICKUP:
T-shirt and bib will be available on race morning (October 25) on-site from 7:00 AM until 15 minutes before the scheduled start time of each event: (8:15 AM for 8 miler, 8:25 AM for 4 miler, and 8:35 AM for 2 miler).

RACE ETIQUETTE:
Roads along the running route will still be open to traffic with major intersections being monitored by law enforcement. For safety, roller blades, bicycles, and dogs are not allowed on the course; headphones are discouraged. Strollers (2 mile only) start behind runners and walkers; RRCA strongly discourages strollers in events that exceed 5K.

RESULTS:
Complete results will be available on the Total Race Solutions website (TRS Results [https://totalracesolutions.com/results/event-results/]) and the RunSignup website (RSU Results) [https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/14559#resultSetId-552474;perpage:10]

TN RACE SERIES:
This event is part of The Run and See Tennessee Race Series.

INFORMATION:
John Grigsby [email protected]

FACEBOOK:
Like us on Facebook and invite your friends at https://www.facebook.com/Corryton8Miler

Races

  • 8-Miler 2025

    Incl. $3.65 Fee & T-Shirt Included (While Supplies Last After Oct. 1st.)

    Sat 25th October 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $43.65

    CLOSED
    USATF # TN15044MS 8 Mile
  • 4-Miler 2025

    Incl. $3.65 Fee & T-Shirt Included (While Supplies Last After Oct. 1st.)

    Sat 25th October 2025 (8:40AM EDT)

    $43.65

    CLOSED
    USATF # TN24019MS
  • 2-Miler 2025

    Incl. $3.65 Fee & T-Shirt Included (While Supplies Last After Oct. 1st.)

    Sat 25th October 2025 (8:50AM EDT)

    $43.65

    CLOSED
    USATF # TN16052MS 2 Mile
  • Athlete Rider-4 Mile

    Incl. $3.05 Fee & T-Shirt Included (While Supplies Last After Oct. 1st.)

    Sat 25th October 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $33.05

    CLOSED
    Ainsley's Angels
  • 2 Mile Run Anywhere Virtual 2025

    Incl. $3.65 Fee & T-Shirt Included (While Supplies Last - Must Pick Up in Person)

    $43.65

    CLOSED
    Run or Walk the 2 Mile Course of your choice from Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 26, 2025

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