I Just Want to Be A Unicorn Half Marathon and 5k
- Date Sat 11th January 2025 - Sat 18th January 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Knoxville, Tennessee
- Price $38.10 - $69.90
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, Half Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready for a magical running experience at the I Just Want to Be a Unicorn Half Marathon and 5K, taking place from January 11th to January 18th, 2025, in the beautiful city of Knoxville, Tennessee. This exciting event invites participants to explore the scenic Riverfront Greenways and roads, creating an unforgettable adventure for runners of all ages. The Half Marathon kicks off at 8 AM, taking you west on Neyland, over the river and through the woods, before making your way back to the stunning Volunteer Landing for a spectacular finish. The 5K race starts shortly after at 8:15 AM, offering a shorter, yet equally thrilling course.
Join fellow unicorn enthusiasts for this sixth annual event where all participants will receive a shiny medal, with special Half Marathon medals awarded for an added touch of magic! With awards for top finishers in various categories, this event promises both competition and camaraderie. Don't miss out on packet pickup on the evening of January 10th or the morning of the race. Lace up your running shoes and join us for a fun-filled day that celebrates the spirit of community and the joy of running!
Join fellow unicorn enthusiasts for this sixth annual event where all participants will receive a shiny medal, with special Half Marathon medals awarded for an added touch of magic! With awards for top finishers in various categories, this event promises both competition and camaraderie. Don't miss out on packet pickup on the evening of January 10th or the morning of the race. Lace up your running shoes and join us for a fun-filled day that celebrates the spirit of community and the joy of running!
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. $4.90 Fee & Long Sleeved Awesome Shirt
Sat 11th January 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$69.90
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Long Sleeved Awesome Shirt
Sat 11th January 2025 (8:15AM EST)
$43.40
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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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