I Just Want to Be A Unicorn Half Marathon and 5k
- Date Sat 6th March 2027
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Knoxville, Tennessee
- Price $32.80 - $54.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a magical experience at the I Just Want to Be A Unicorn Half Marathon and 5K in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Saturday, March 6, 2027! This vibrant event invites runners of all levels to enjoy a scenic course along the beautiful Riverfront Greenways and roads. The half marathon kicks off at 8:00 AM, taking participants on an enchanting journey west on Neyland, crossing over the river and through the woods before returning to the stunning Volunteer Landing for a spectacular finish. Runners in the 5K can join the fun starting at 8:15 AM, with a route that includes a turnaround at the new and old greenway connection.
Don’t miss the chance to grab your race packet on Friday evening, March 5th, or Saturday morning before the race. Every participant will receive a medal, with special awards for top finishers in various categories, making this event a perfect blend of competition and celebration. Lace up your running shoes and get ready for a day filled with fun, community spirit, and a dash of unicorn magic!
Don’t miss the chance to grab your race packet on Friday evening, March 5th, or Saturday morning before the race. Every participant will receive a medal, with special awards for top finishers in various categories, making this event a perfect blend of competition and celebration. Lace up your running shoes and get ready for a day filled with fun, community spirit, and a dash of unicorn magic!
Organiser's Description
JOIN PERSONAL BEST RACING FOR OUR I JUST WANT TO BE A UNICORN HALF MARATHON AND 5K ALONG THE BEAUTIFUL RIVERFRONT GREENWAYS AND ROADS.
WE ARE CONTINUING OUR GREEN STREAK!
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, MARCH 5TH 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
WE ARE CONTINUING OUR GREEN STREAK!
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, MARCH 5TH 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
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