I Just Want to Be A Unicorn Half Marathon and 5k
- Date Sat 7th March 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Knoxville, Tennessee
- Price $32.80 - $59.30
- Races 4 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a whimsical running adventure at the I Just Want to Be A Unicorn Half Marathon and 5K on Saturday, March 7, 2026, in the beautiful city of Knoxville, Tennessee! This exciting event, now in its 6th year, invites runners of all ages to experience the stunning Riverfront Greenways and scenic roads as they embark on a magical journey. The Half Marathon kicks off at 8 AM, taking participants along Neyland Drive and through the enchanting greenways, while the 5K starts shortly after at 8:15 AM, offering a shorter adventure with its own unique turn-around point.
Participants can look forward to a vibrant atmosphere filled with camaraderie and fun, with all finishers receiving a medal to commemorate their achievement. The Half Marathon will feature distinctive medals, and awards will be given to the top finishers in various categories. Don't miss out on packet pickup, available on the evening of March 6 and the morning of the event. Lace up your running shoes, channel your inner unicorn, and join us for a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit at this unforgettable race!
Participants can look forward to a vibrant atmosphere filled with camaraderie and fun, with all finishers receiving a medal to commemorate their achievement. The Half Marathon will feature distinctive medals, and awards will be given to the top finishers in various categories. Don't miss out on packet pickup, available on the evening of March 6 and the morning of the event. Lace up your running shoes, channel your inner unicorn, and join us for a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit at this unforgettable race!
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. $4.00 Fee & Long Sleeved Awesome Shirt
Sat 7th March 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$54.00
OPENS 20 SEP -
5k Run/Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Long Sleeved Awesome Shirt
Sat 7th March 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$32.80
OPENS 20 SEP -
Virtual Half Marathon
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
$59.30
OPENS 14 NOV -
Virtual 5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
$38.10
OPENS 14 NOV
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