Gresham Gladiator 5k

Saturday, August 17, 2024 Past event

8:05 AM EDT

Knoxville, Tennessee

$22.20–$43.40 · 2 races

5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Gresham Gladiator 5K on Saturday, August 17, 2024, in beautiful Knoxville, Knox! This exciting event is more than just a race; it's a fantastic fundraiser aimed at supporting the Gresham Middle School boys and girls basketball teams as they gear up for their upcoming season. Participants will kick off the race at Tommy Schumpert Park, with a scenic route along the picturesque Sterchi Greenway before returning to the park for a thrilling finish.

Runners can look forward to a fun and competitive atmosphere, with awards for the top three male and female finishers overall, as well as age group awards for every ten-year increment. All participants will receive a custom T-shirt, but be sure to register before August 9 to guarantee yours! If you’d like to support the teams without hitting the pavement, consider joining the Fun Walk or making a donation. Come out for a day of community spirit, fitness, and fun while supporting a great cause!

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Aug 16, 2025

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Races

Gresham Gladiator 5k

Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

8:00 AM EDT

$43.40

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1mile Community Walk

Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

This event is a Fun walk for supporting the fundraisers cause. No awards are available for this activity nor will times will be collected.

8:05 AM EDT

$22.20

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Organiser's description

Come Support the Gresham Middle School boys and girls basketball teams with this 5K fundraiser to help support the teams upcoming season. Race will start from Tommy Schumpert Park located in North Knoxville and will run out of the park, along Sterchi Greenway and will return back into the park to finish. Course will have 1 water stop located at Turn around!

Awards will be given to top 3 Male & top 3 Females overall. Age Groups will be awarded to top individual per gender for every 10 year increment (9 & under, 10-19, 40-49 etc). All participants will receive a custom T-shirt. T-shirt orders will close one week before the race date, registrations after midnight on 8/9 at midnight are NOT guaranteed a race shirt.

All proceeds for this event will benefit Gresham Middle School boys and girls basketball teams. Want to support without sweating or sponsoring a someone? Join the Fun Walk for support or consider donating as an option! Click the donate option at the top of the page to support!