Hard Knox Pizza Dogwood Classic 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 26th April 2025
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Knoxville, Tennessee
- Price $11.60 - $32.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fitness and fun at the Hard Knox Pizza Dogwood Classic 5K Run/Walk, taking place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in beautiful Knoxville, TN! Kick off the morning with the Kids Mile at 7:30 am, followed by the main event, a USATF Certified 5K starting at 8:00 am on the scenic loop course along Cherokee Boulevard. This exciting event not only caters to seasoned runners but also encourages families and individuals of all ages to join in the fun.
Participants can take advantage of early bird registration pricing starting at just $25, with options available up until race day. Enjoy a lively atmosphere with post-race refreshments and a chance to celebrate your achievements at Hard Knox Pizza in Bearden, where breakfast pizza and drinks await. Awards will be given to the top finishers, making this not just a race, but a memorable community event. Mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes for a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and celebration!
Participants can take advantage of early bird registration pricing starting at just $25, with options available up until race day. Enjoy a lively atmosphere with post-race refreshments and a chance to celebrate your achievements at Hard Knox Pizza in Bearden, where breakfast pizza and drinks await. Awards will be given to the top finishers, making this not just a race, but a memorable community event. Mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes for a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and celebration!
Organiser's Description
DATE, TIME, AND PLACE: Saturday, April 26, 2024 at 8:00 am on Cherokee Boulevard [https://www.google.com/maps/place/1600+Cherokee+Blvd+SW,+Knoxville,+TN+37919/@35.9286402,-83.9601489,209m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x885c22cf394226f9:0x73b36f44505a0d5c!8m2!3d35.928638!4d-83.9590387] (west parking lot-2250 Cherokee Boulevard). Kids Mile starts at 7:30am. 5K will start at 8am.
COURSE DESCRIPTION AND HIGHLIGHTS: USATF Certified. Loop course on Cherokee Boulevard beginning and ending at the west parking lot.
PACKET PICK UP: Early pickup option - Wednesday April 23, 5pm-7pm, at Runners Market in Bearden. Day of race - 6:15am-745am.
REGISTRATION & ENTRY FEE (NO REFUNDS OR BIB TRANSFERS):
Early Bird Pricing: Feb 1-29 $25.
Registration: March 1 - April 8, $30
Late Registration: April 9 - April 26, $35
Race Day registration: $40
Cost for ages 17 and under is $25 until April 15 then $35 for late registration (this applies to in-person only). Race Day $40
T-SHIRTS: _Unisex_ sized t-shirts for registrants. Pre-registered (through April 14) runners will receive them at early packet pick or on race day. Please note our new shirt policy: Anyone registering after April 14 will receive shirts while supplies last. The shirt order will be placed on April 15th and when the inventory runs out in the RunSignUp system then there will be no more shirts. No re-orders.
-- New for 2024 -- During registration, you can select the "No Tee, Plant a Tree" option. We get it, even the coolest looking shirts sometimes end up collecting dust. If you choose this option, KTC will work with local East TN organizations to plant trees in your honor!
AWARDS: Awards to the top 3 Overall, age groups, and specialty categories. 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.
GRAND PRIX POINTS TEAM COMPETITION: The Dogwood Classic is on the 2024 Team Competition schedule. 2024 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, 2025. 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: We'll have assorted refreshments will be provided post race in the event tent. The real party happens back at Hard Knox Pizza [https://hardknoxpizza.com/] in Bearden! Join us there after the race for breakfast pizza, beer, and more!
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 Race Director, Karla Gander at [email protected] or the KTC Events Manager, Jessica, 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.
COURSE DESCRIPTION AND HIGHLIGHTS: USATF Certified. Loop course on Cherokee Boulevard beginning and ending at the west parking lot.
PACKET PICK UP: Early pickup option - Wednesday April 23, 5pm-7pm, at Runners Market in Bearden. Day of race - 6:15am-745am.
REGISTRATION & ENTRY FEE (NO REFUNDS OR BIB TRANSFERS):
Early Bird Pricing: Feb 1-29 $25.
Registration: March 1 - April 8, $30
Late Registration: April 9 - April 26, $35
Race Day registration: $40
Cost for ages 17 and under is $25 until April 15 then $35 for late registration (this applies to in-person only). Race Day $40
T-SHIRTS: _Unisex_ sized t-shirts for registrants. Pre-registered (through April 14) runners will receive them at early packet pick or on race day. Please note our new shirt policy: Anyone registering after April 14 will receive shirts while supplies last. The shirt order will be placed on April 15th and when the inventory runs out in the RunSignUp system then there will be no more shirts. No re-orders.
-- New for 2024 -- During registration, you can select the "No Tee, Plant a Tree" option. We get it, even the coolest looking shirts sometimes end up collecting dust. If you choose this option, KTC will work with local East TN organizations to plant trees in your honor!
AWARDS: Awards to the top 3 Overall, age groups, and specialty categories. 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.
GRAND PRIX POINTS TEAM COMPETITION: The Dogwood Classic is on the 2024 Team Competition schedule. 2024 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, 2025. 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: We'll have assorted refreshments will be provided post race in the event tent. The real party happens back at Hard Knox Pizza [https://hardknoxpizza.com/] in Bearden! Join us there after the race for breakfast pizza, beer, and more!
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 Race Director, Karla Gander at [email protected] or the KTC Events Manager, Jessica, 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
Incl. $2.00 Fee & T-Shirt (Unisex Sizing) - Please See Shirt Policy
Sat 26th April 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$32.00
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Kids Run
Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th April 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$11.60
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Dogwood Classic 5K-Virtual
Incl. $2.00 Fee & T-Shirt (Unisex Sizing) - Please See Shirt Policy
$32.00
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Dogwood Classic Kid's Mile-Virtual
Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt
$11.60
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