I Just Want to Be A Unicorn Half Marathon and 5k
- Date Sat 11th January 2025
- Time 8:15AM EST
- Location Knoxville, Tennessee
- Price $32.80 - $59.30
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for a whimsical running adventure at the I Just Want to Be A Unicorn Half Marathon and 5K on Saturday, January 11, 2025, in picturesque Knoxville, TN! This enchanting event invites participants to explore the stunning Riverfront Greenways and roads while embracing their inner unicorn. The Half Marathon kicks off at 8 AM, leading runners on an exhilarating route that meanders through Neyland and the scenic greenway connection, culminating in a magical finish at Volunteer Landing. For those seeking a shorter challenge, the 5K starts at 8:15 AM, offering a delightful course that turns around at the junction of the new and old greenways.
Participants will enjoy a vibrant atmosphere filled with camaraderie, along with a unique medal for every finisher and special awards for top competitors across age categories. Don’t miss out on the pre-race packet pickup on Friday evening, January 10, and early Saturday morning before the race. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and a touch of unicorn magic that promises to be unforgettable!
Participants will enjoy a vibrant atmosphere filled with camaraderie, along with a unique medal for every finisher and special awards for top competitors across age categories. Don’t miss out on the pre-race packet pickup on Friday evening, January 10, and early Saturday morning before the race. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and a touch of unicorn magic that promises to be unforgettable!
Organiser's Description
JOIN PERSONAL BEST RACING, PATDOME PROMOTIONS, AND THE JULIA BARBARA FOUNDATION FOR THE 6TH YEAR OF OUR I JUST WANT TO BE A UNICORN HALF MARATHON AND 5K ALONG THE BEAUTIFUL RIVERFRONT GREENWAYS AND ROADS. ON SATURDAY JANUARY 11TH 2024 WE WILL SEND YOU OFF FOR AN AMAZING UNICORNY ADVENTURE!
HALF MARATHON BEGINS AT 8AM HEADING WEST ON NEYLAND TO THE GREENWAY CONNECTION THAT GOES OVER THE RIVER (AND THROUGH THE WOODS) THEN BACK TO PICKUP THE TYSON GREENWAY TO CONCORD AND BACK TO THE VOLUNTEER LANDING FOR A MAGICAL FINISH!
THE 5K BEGINS AT 8:15AM AND HEADS WEST ON NEYLAND AND TURNS AROUND AT CONNECTION OF NEW GREENWAY AND OLD GREENWAY.
PACKET PICKUP WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 10TH AT THE LONG RUN 2452 SUTHERLAND AVE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37919 5-7PM AND THEN AGAIN SATURDAY MORNING AT VOLUNTEER LANDING, 956 VOLUNTEER LANDING LANE STARTING AT 6:30AM CLOSING AT 7:50AM FOR BOTH THE HALF MARATHON AND 5K.
ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A MEDAL, BUT THE HALF MARATHON MEDALS WILL BE DIFFERENT.
AWARDS WILL GO TO TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE OVER ALL, TOP MASTERS MALE AND FEMALE, 3 DEEP MALE AND FEMALE AGE GROUP AWARDS 5 AND UNDER, 6-10 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+
THE COURSES ARE AS FOLLOWS: HALF MARATHON [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/3802278562]
5K COURSE [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/3805311196]
PLEASE LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE @PERSONAL BEST RACING
HALF MARATHON BEGINS AT 8AM HEADING WEST ON NEYLAND TO THE GREENWAY CONNECTION THAT GOES OVER THE RIVER (AND THROUGH THE WOODS) THEN BACK TO PICKUP THE TYSON GREENWAY TO CONCORD AND BACK TO THE VOLUNTEER LANDING FOR A MAGICAL FINISH!
THE 5K BEGINS AT 8:15AM AND HEADS WEST ON NEYLAND AND TURNS AROUND AT CONNECTION OF NEW GREENWAY AND OLD GREENWAY.
PACKET PICKUP WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 10TH AT THE LONG RUN 2452 SUTHERLAND AVE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37919 5-7PM AND THEN AGAIN SATURDAY MORNING AT VOLUNTEER LANDING, 956 VOLUNTEER LANDING LANE STARTING AT 6:30AM CLOSING AT 7:50AM FOR BOTH THE HALF MARATHON AND 5K.
ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A MEDAL, BUT THE HALF MARATHON MEDALS WILL BE DIFFERENT.
AWARDS WILL GO TO TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE OVER ALL, TOP MASTERS MALE AND FEMALE, 3 DEEP MALE AND FEMALE AGE GROUP AWARDS 5 AND UNDER, 6-10 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+
THE COURSES ARE AS FOLLOWS: HALF MARATHON [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/3802278562]
5K COURSE [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/3805311196]
PLEASE LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE @PERSONAL BEST RACING
Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. $4.30 Fee & Long Sleeved Awesome Shirt
Sat 11th January 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$59.30
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Long Sleeved Awesome Shirt
Sat 11th January 2025 (8:15AM EST)
$32.80
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Virtual Half Marathon
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
$59.30
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Virtual 5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
$38.10
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