I Just Want to Be A Unicorn Half Marathon and 5k
- Date Sat 18th January 2025 - Sat 25th January 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Knoxville, Tennessee
- Price $48.70 - $107.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for a whimsical running experience at the I Just Want to Be A Unicorn Half Marathon and 5K, taking place from January 18 to January 25, 2025, in beautiful Knoxville, Tennessee. Kick off your adventure on Saturday, January 18th, as the half marathon begins at 8 AM, leading runners along the stunning Riverfront Greenways and winding through scenic roads. Participants will embark on a magical journey, heading west on Neyland, crossing the river and meandering back through the Tyson Greenway to finish at the iconic Volunteer Landing.
For those looking for a shorter challenge, the 5K race starts shortly after at 8:15 AM, offering a delightful route that turns around at the connection of the new and old greenways. Both races promise a vibrant atmosphere, complete with unique medals for all finishers, and special awards for the top male and female runners across various age categories. Don't miss out on the pre-race packet pickup on January 17th, and prepare for a fun-filled day of running, camaraderie, and unforgettable memories! Join us for this enchanting event and let your inner unicorn shine!
For those looking for a shorter challenge, the 5K race starts shortly after at 8:15 AM, offering a delightful route that turns around at the connection of the new and old greenways. Both races promise a vibrant atmosphere, complete with unique medals for all finishers, and special awards for the top male and female runners across various age categories. Don't miss out on the pre-race packet pickup on January 17th, and prepare for a fun-filled day of running, camaraderie, and unforgettable memories! Join us for this enchanting event and let your inner unicorn shine!
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 18TH 2025 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 17TH 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 17TH 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. $7.00 Fee & Long Sleeved Awesome Shirt
Sat 18th January 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$107.00
CLOSED -
5k Run/Walk
Incl. $4.60 Fee & Long Sleeved Awesome Shirt
Sat 18th January 2025 (8:15AM EST)
$64.60
CLOSED -
Virtual Half Marathon
Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt
$69.90
CLOSED -
Virtual 5k
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
$48.70
CLOSED
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