Fireball Classic 5K and Kid's Mile, presented by The Long Run
- Date Thu 3rd July 2025
- Time 9:00PM EDT
- Location Knoxville, Tennessee
- Price $11.60 - $32.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for the 41st annual Fireball Classic 5K and Kid's Mile on Thursday, July 3rd, 2025, in beautiful Knoxville, TN! This exciting summer tradition is the perfect way to kick off your Fourth of July celebrations with a fast-paced 5K along Neyland Drive. The race will start at 9:00 PM, with the Kid's Mile taking place at 8:00 PM, ensuring fun for the whole family. Participants will enjoy a scenic course, running in the eastbound lane of Neyland Drive, making for a vibrant and energetic atmosphere.
Registration is now open, with early bird pricing available until March 20th. Don't miss out on the chance to snag your spot for just $25! Kids looking to participate in the Kid's Mile can register for only $10 until May 31st. All participants will receive a gender-specific tank top for adults and a finisher's medal for kids, so be sure to register early to guarantee your shirt size. After the race, join us for some refreshing post-race refreshments and celebrate your achievements at the awards ceremony, where honors will be given to top finishers across various categories. Join us for a night of fitness, fun
Registration is now open, with early bird pricing available until March 20th. Don't miss out on the chance to snag your spot for just $25! Kids looking to participate in the Kid's Mile can register for only $10 until May 31st. All participants will receive a gender-specific tank top for adults and a finisher's medal for kids, so be sure to register early to guarantee your shirt size. After the race, join us for some refreshing post-race refreshments and celebrate your achievements at the awards ceremony, where honors will be given to top finishers across various categories. Join us for a night of fitness, fun
Organiser's Description
THE FIREBALL CLASSIC 5K IS A SUMMER TRADITION THAT CONTINUES IN 2025 FOR THE 41ST YEAR! WE'RE EXCITED TO WELCOME THE LONG RUN [https://thelongrun865.com/] AS OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR!
DATE, TIME & PLACE: Thursday, July 3rd, 2025, Kid's Mile - 8:00pm, 5K - 9:00pm, Neyland Dr
Kickoff your 4th of July festivities with a fast 5k on Neyland Drive - it's the Fireball Classic 5k and Kid's Mile!
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Runners will start in the east bound lane of Neyland Dr, just west of Joe Johnson Dr, and run out before returning in the east bound lane, finishing just before Joe Johnson Dr. Kid's Mile will be an out and back on Neyland Drive. Course certification number is TN10099MS [https://www.strava.com/routes/3202633858077624280].
REGISTRATION AND ENTRY FEE (No refunds or bib transfers): Early Bird Pricing through 3/20 - 4/19 - $25, 4/20 - 5/31 - $30, late registration 6/1 - 7/2 - $35, day of race (7/3) - $40. Cost for 17 and under is $25 until 5/31 and then goes up to $35 for late and day-of registration. Kid's Mile fee is $10 through 5/31, then $15 6/1 - 7/3. Only one coupon may be used at a time. No discounts on day-of registration.
PACKET PICKUP: Early pickup on Tuesday, July 1 at The Long Run (2452 Sutherland Avenue) [https://thelongrun865.com/] from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m. Race-day packet pickup will be in front of Brehm Animal Science Building off of Joe Johnson Drive on UT Ag campus from 7pm-8:45pm.
SHIRTS: Adults shirts will be gender specific tanks; Kids will receive a shirt and finisher's medal. Shirt order will be placed on June 5. To ensure your correct shirt size, please register by June 4. Sizes can be exchanged after the race if supplies are available. We will order extra, but when the inventory runs out in RunSignup, there will be no more shirts. Size chart here: Singlet Sizes [https://ktc.org/events/ireball-classic-5k-and-kids-mile/]
RESULTS: Results will be posted on Runsignup after the race.
AWARDS: Awards to the top 3 Overall, top Masters (As defined by fastest person age 40 and above, not limited to 40-49) Grandmasters (As defined by fastest person age 50 and above, not limited to 50-59), Senior Grandmasters (As defined by fastest person age 60 and above, not limited to 60-69) male and female. Awards to the top 3 in each age group as well as Overall Clydesdale (men over 200 lbs.) and Overall Athena (Women over 150 lbs.) Awards ceremony following race. Awards will not be mailed, but will be available at Eddie's Health Shoppe one week after the event. All kids finishing the Little Firecracker Mile will receive a finisher's medal.
GRAND PRIX POINTS AND TEAM COMPETITION: The Pilot Fireball 5k is on the 2025 Team Competition schedule. 2025 Grand Prix Points awarded winners in various categories and age groups. Points accumulate throughout the year. KTC recognizes the top 10 men and women in the Grand Prix series at the New Years Day 5K on January 1, 2026. Remember, to be eligible for Grand Prix Points, participants must be a member of KTC and must volunteer for at least 3 KTC races throughout the year.
POST RACE REFRESHMENTS: Assorted refreshments will be provided post race in the event tent.
RACE ETIQUETTE: Due to insurance regulations, roller blades, strollers, bicycles, and DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED on the course. The 5K course closes in 1 hour and 15 minutes. KTC discourages the use of headphones at events.
INFORMATION OR SPECIAL ASSISTANCE: Please contact the KTC Events Manager at [email protected].
KTC SAFETY POLICY: The Knoxville Track Club Board of Directors has approved an Event Safety Policy, viewable here: Weather Policy [https://tinyurl.com/knoxtrackweather]. Please familiarize yourself with it.
DATE, TIME & PLACE: Thursday, July 3rd, 2025, Kid's Mile - 8:00pm, 5K - 9:00pm, Neyland Dr
Kickoff your 4th of July festivities with a fast 5k on Neyland Drive - it's the Fireball Classic 5k and Kid's Mile!
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Runners will start in the east bound lane of Neyland Dr, just west of Joe Johnson Dr, and run out before returning in the east bound lane, finishing just before Joe Johnson Dr. Kid's Mile will be an out and back on Neyland Drive. Course certification number is TN10099MS [https://www.strava.com/routes/3202633858077624280].
REGISTRATION AND ENTRY FEE (No refunds or bib transfers): Early Bird Pricing through 3/20 - 4/19 - $25, 4/20 - 5/31 - $30, late registration 6/1 - 7/2 - $35, day of race (7/3) - $40. Cost for 17 and under is $25 until 5/31 and then goes up to $35 for late and day-of registration. Kid's Mile fee is $10 through 5/31, then $15 6/1 - 7/3. Only one coupon may be used at a time. No discounts on day-of registration.
PACKET PICKUP: Early pickup on Tuesday, July 1 at The Long Run (2452 Sutherland Avenue) [https://thelongrun865.com/] from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m. Race-day packet pickup will be in front of Brehm Animal Science Building off of Joe Johnson Drive on UT Ag campus from 7pm-8:45pm.
SHIRTS: Adults shirts will be gender specific tanks; Kids will receive a shirt and finisher's medal. Shirt order will be placed on June 5. To ensure your correct shirt size, please register by June 4. Sizes can be exchanged after the race if supplies are available. We will order extra, but when the inventory runs out in RunSignup, there will be no more shirts. Size chart here: Singlet Sizes [https://ktc.org/events/ireball-classic-5k-and-kids-mile/]
RESULTS: Results will be posted on Runsignup after the race.
AWARDS: Awards to the top 3 Overall, top Masters (As defined by fastest person age 40 and above, not limited to 40-49) Grandmasters (As defined by fastest person age 50 and above, not limited to 50-59), Senior Grandmasters (As defined by fastest person age 60 and above, not limited to 60-69) male and female. Awards to the top 3 in each age group as well as Overall Clydesdale (men over 200 lbs.) and Overall Athena (Women over 150 lbs.) Awards ceremony following race. Awards will not be mailed, but will be available at Eddie's Health Shoppe one week after the event. All kids finishing the Little Firecracker Mile will receive a finisher's medal.
GRAND PRIX POINTS AND TEAM COMPETITION: The Pilot Fireball 5k is on the 2025 Team Competition schedule. 2025 Grand Prix Points awarded winners in various categories and age groups. Points accumulate throughout the year. KTC recognizes the top 10 men and women in the Grand Prix series at the New Years Day 5K on January 1, 2026. Remember, to be eligible for Grand Prix Points, participants must be a member of KTC and must volunteer for at least 3 KTC races throughout the year.
POST RACE REFRESHMENTS: Assorted refreshments will be provided post race in the event tent.
RACE ETIQUETTE: Due to insurance regulations, roller blades, strollers, bicycles, and DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED on the course. The 5K course closes in 1 hour and 15 minutes. KTC discourages the use of headphones at events.
INFORMATION OR SPECIAL ASSISTANCE: Please contact the KTC Events Manager at [email protected].
KTC SAFETY POLICY: The Knoxville Track Club Board of Directors has approved an Event Safety Policy, viewable here: Weather Policy [https://tinyurl.com/knoxtrackweather]. Please familiarize yourself with it.
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $2.00 Fee & Tank/Singlet
Thu 3rd July 2025 (9:00PM EDT)
$32.00
Course limit of one hour and 15 minutes -
Kid's Mile
Incl. $1.60 Fee & Tank/Singlet
Thu 3rd July 2025 (9:00PM EDT)
$11.60
Parents may accompany small children, but only children are allowed to register for this event.
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