Lucky Kidney Run™, a part of Knox Shamrock Fest™
- Date Sat 14th March 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Knoxville, Tennessee
- Price $22.20 - $38.10
- Races 4 races
- Distances 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Lucky Kidney Run™, taking place on Saturday, March 14th, 2026, in the vibrant city of Knoxville, Tennessee! This exciting 6K race, hosted by the East Tennessee Kidney Foundation, promises a unique and scenic route through South Knoxville, featuring stunning views along the river and a thrilling run across the Gay Street Pedestrian Bridge. Runners will embark on a delightful journey starting from the Regal Headquarters, winding through local streets and waterfronts, before returning to the finish line at the same location.
But that's not all! After the race, the festivities continue at the Knox Shamrock Fest, held at Worlds Fair Park starting at 10 AM. Bring the whole family to enjoy a day filled with Irish culture, delicious food, and fun activities. With early registration prices starting at just $35 for the 6K and $20 for the family-friendly 1-mile race, this is a fantastic opportunity to support a local cause while enjoying a lively community event. Don't miss out on this chance to make lasting memories and contribute to the betterment of East Tennessee! Join us for a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit!
But that's not all! After the race, the festivities continue at the Knox Shamrock Fest, held at Worlds Fair Park starting at 10 AM. Bring the whole family to enjoy a day filled with Irish culture, delicious food, and fun activities. With early registration prices starting at just $35 for the 6K and $20 for the family-friendly 1-mile race, this is a fantastic opportunity to support a local cause while enjoying a lively community event. Don't miss out on this chance to make lasting memories and contribute to the betterment of East Tennessee! Join us for a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
LUCKY KIDNEY 6K RUN
East Tennessee Kidney Foundation (ETKF) is bringing you a one of a kind race to the South side of Knoxville! This race will feature the best of South Knoxvilles Urban face. You wont want to miss this Spring morning along the river with an epic start in South Knoxville with a portion of the race circling back off of the Gay Street Pedestrian Bridge!! Be sure to take the family to visit the Knox Shamrock Fest taking place at Worlds Fair park after the race to keep the celebration going with all things Irish and Green! The festival begins at 10am!
Thats right, the course kicks off from the Regal Headquarter on the south-side and runs out onto Council Pl. onto Sevier Avenue before taking a pleasant detour down to Suttrees Landing Waterfront. Runners will run the full length of Suttrees before exiting the park onto Phillips Ave. before enjoying more waterfront views on Island Home Road before turning back to rerun Island home once more before charging straight down Sevier Ave. again, around the bend of Council to head to an out and back on the Gay Street Bridge to finish at the same start in front of the Regal Headquarters.
6K Course boasts less than 200ft total elevation.
ETKF is a non-profit organization committed to enhancing the lives of East Tennesseans through early detection of kidney disease, education, and access to vital care. ETKF proudly operates independently and is 100% LOCAL. All funds raised by ETKF remain in our community, directly supporting local individuals battling kidney disease.
PACKET PICKUP
All race day participants Must pick up packets & race items during packet pickup times. PICK UP WILL NOT AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY.
OPTION 1: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11TH 9AM-7PM: XUL BEER - HARDIN VALLEY (10677 HARDIN VALLEY RD KNOXVILLE, TN 37932)
OPTION 2: THURSDAY, MARCH 12TH 9AM-7PM: XUL BEER - DOWNTOWN (213 5TH AVE KNOXVILLE, TN 37917)
PRICING
In person registration includes the race 2026 Event Shirt, race number & Race Packet.
BE SURE TO REGISTER EARLY!! 6K Early Registration Price is $35 before February 27.
Price increases to $40 after March 1. Kids & Family 1Mile Race early price is $20 and increases to $25 March 1.
6K Runners and 1mile participants will both receive an event themed T-shirt with their registration. T-shirt order deadline is February 20th- if you want one of this years AWESOME exclusive shirts you better sign up early!
*Walkers are discouraged from walking the full 6k course due to course closure timeline. Walkers may consider the 6K Virtual option or the 1 mile option. 6K course cut off time is 1 Hour 20 Minutes.
EXTRA RACE SHIRTS may be purchased after the event AT the Shamrock Festival held at Worlds Fair Park (_while supplies last_).
6K AGE GROUP AWARDS (IN PERSON PARTICIPANTS ONLY)
Awards will be given to the top 3 M/F finishers, top fundraising team, & largest team.
Age Group Awards for the 6K will be presented to the top performer in 10 year increments:
12 & Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39- 40-49-50-59, 60-69 & 70+.
_***Awards will be presented from the Main Center Stage at the Knox Shamrock Fest at Worlds Fair Park Performance Lawn, awards will begin at 10am!_
1MILE DETAILS:
All runners/ walkers participating the 1mile event will receive a race number for timing purposes. This event is timed, top 25 runners will receive medals- so run fast!
VIRTUAL RUN / WALKERS:
Choose to run or walk wherever and whenever and submit your results online following the sign up instructions. Submissions will be available from March 11-16th (*Honor system in place). There are no awards or T-shirts for virtual race participants. Be sure to tag #luckykidneyrun to show off your awesomeness! Virtual attendees may purchase t-shirts to be picked up during the packet pick up windows. Items ordered will not be mailed out.
RACE DAY DETAILS TO REMEMBER!
Parking is available in the Regal Parking Garage for this event.
Allow ample time to park and walk to the Start, maybe visit Gay Street Bridge for some Bridge Selfies!
Be at the starting line 10 Minutes Early.
Wear your race shirt or fun St. Patrick's Day & Team outfits to the race!
A photographer will be on site; upon request to take Race and team pictures, photos will be available on the this site after the event concludes.
Post event pics using #luckykidneyrun! Share the fun and good times together, whether in person or virtual!
If you would like to support without the sweat, consider donating at the top of the page or by visiting our website [https://www.etkidney.org/].
East Tennessee Kidney Foundation (ETKF) is bringing you a one of a kind race to the South side of Knoxville! This race will feature the best of South Knoxvilles Urban face. You wont want to miss this Spring morning along the river with an epic start in South Knoxville with a portion of the race circling back off of the Gay Street Pedestrian Bridge!! Be sure to take the family to visit the Knox Shamrock Fest taking place at Worlds Fair park after the race to keep the celebration going with all things Irish and Green! The festival begins at 10am!
Thats right, the course kicks off from the Regal Headquarter on the south-side and runs out onto Council Pl. onto Sevier Avenue before taking a pleasant detour down to Suttrees Landing Waterfront. Runners will run the full length of Suttrees before exiting the park onto Phillips Ave. before enjoying more waterfront views on Island Home Road before turning back to rerun Island home once more before charging straight down Sevier Ave. again, around the bend of Council to head to an out and back on the Gay Street Bridge to finish at the same start in front of the Regal Headquarters.
6K Course boasts less than 200ft total elevation.
ETKF is a non-profit organization committed to enhancing the lives of East Tennesseans through early detection of kidney disease, education, and access to vital care. ETKF proudly operates independently and is 100% LOCAL. All funds raised by ETKF remain in our community, directly supporting local individuals battling kidney disease.
PACKET PICKUP
All race day participants Must pick up packets & race items during packet pickup times. PICK UP WILL NOT AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY.
OPTION 1: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11TH 9AM-7PM: XUL BEER - HARDIN VALLEY (10677 HARDIN VALLEY RD KNOXVILLE, TN 37932)
OPTION 2: THURSDAY, MARCH 12TH 9AM-7PM: XUL BEER - DOWNTOWN (213 5TH AVE KNOXVILLE, TN 37917)
PRICING
In person registration includes the race 2026 Event Shirt, race number & Race Packet.
BE SURE TO REGISTER EARLY!! 6K Early Registration Price is $35 before February 27.
Price increases to $40 after March 1. Kids & Family 1Mile Race early price is $20 and increases to $25 March 1.
6K Runners and 1mile participants will both receive an event themed T-shirt with their registration. T-shirt order deadline is February 20th- if you want one of this years AWESOME exclusive shirts you better sign up early!
*Walkers are discouraged from walking the full 6k course due to course closure timeline. Walkers may consider the 6K Virtual option or the 1 mile option. 6K course cut off time is 1 Hour 20 Minutes.
EXTRA RACE SHIRTS may be purchased after the event AT the Shamrock Festival held at Worlds Fair Park (_while supplies last_).
6K AGE GROUP AWARDS (IN PERSON PARTICIPANTS ONLY)
Awards will be given to the top 3 M/F finishers, top fundraising team, & largest team.
Age Group Awards for the 6K will be presented to the top performer in 10 year increments:
12 & Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39- 40-49-50-59, 60-69 & 70+.
_***Awards will be presented from the Main Center Stage at the Knox Shamrock Fest at Worlds Fair Park Performance Lawn, awards will begin at 10am!_
1MILE DETAILS:
All runners/ walkers participating the 1mile event will receive a race number for timing purposes. This event is timed, top 25 runners will receive medals- so run fast!
VIRTUAL RUN / WALKERS:
Choose to run or walk wherever and whenever and submit your results online following the sign up instructions. Submissions will be available from March 11-16th (*Honor system in place). There are no awards or T-shirts for virtual race participants. Be sure to tag #luckykidneyrun to show off your awesomeness! Virtual attendees may purchase t-shirts to be picked up during the packet pick up windows. Items ordered will not be mailed out.
RACE DAY DETAILS TO REMEMBER!
Parking is available in the Regal Parking Garage for this event.
Allow ample time to park and walk to the Start, maybe visit Gay Street Bridge for some Bridge Selfies!
Be at the starting line 10 Minutes Early.
Wear your race shirt or fun St. Patrick's Day & Team outfits to the race!
A photographer will be on site; upon request to take Race and team pictures, photos will be available on the this site after the event concludes.
Post event pics using #luckykidneyrun! Share the fun and good times together, whether in person or virtual!
If you would like to support without the sweat, consider donating at the top of the page or by visiting our website [https://www.etkidney.org/].
Races
-
Lucky Kidney 6K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Soft Race Tee
Sat 14th March 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.10
6k Course Map Link: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6382031584/ -
Virtual 6K
Incl. $3.10 Fee
$38.10
6k Course Map Link: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6382031584/ -
Kids & Family Mile Fun Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Soft Race Tee
Sat 14th March 2026 (8:10AM EDT)
$22.20
1 Mile Course Map Link:: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4904670094/ -
Virtual 1 Mile
Incl. $2.20 Fee
$22.20
Suggested 1 Mile Course (this is the live event course) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4904670094/
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