New Year's Day 5K Run/Walk
- Date Wed 1st January 2025
- Location Knoxville, Tennessee
- Price $10.00 - $30.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the exciting New Year's Day 5K Run/Walk organized by the Knoxville Track Club on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in Knoxville, Knox. The event kicks off with a Kids Run at 8:30 AM followed by the 5K starting at 9:00 AM. The certified course takes participants on a scenic route through the city, offering a fun and challenging experience for all fitness levels. Registration fees vary based on early, regular, late, or race day sign-ups, with special pricing for kids and KTC members. Participants can also earn discounts through referrals. Volunteers are welcome to help make the event a success and will receive coupon codes toward future race registrations. Awards will be presented to the top male and female finishers, as well as the oldest and youngest participants. No age group awards will be given. Enjoy post-race refreshments and celebrate with fellow runners in a festive atmosphere. For more information and assistance, contact race director Suzanne Oliver or the KTC Events Manager. Don't miss out on this fantastic start to the new year and kick off your fitness goals with a bang!
Organiser's Description
DATE, TIME, AND PLACE: FRIDAY January 1, 2025; Kids Run starting at 8:30 AM and 5k Starting at 9:00 am location TBD
COURSE DESCRIPTION AND HIGHLIGHTS: Certified Course (TN23034MS [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=r&id=5382]). Starts southwest on Sutherland, left on Tobler, down Third Creek Greenway to S. Concord, left on S. Concord, left onto Safety City Drive.
Registration & Entry Fee (NO REFUNDS OR BIB TRANSFERS):
Early Registration: 8/1-8/31 $25
Regular Registration: 9/1-12/17 $30.
Late Registration: 12/18-12/31 $35
Race Day Registration: $40
KIDS RUN: Cost is $10. Kids will run a 1 mile course out and back
5K AGE BASED PRICING! Cost for ages 4-12 through December 28 is $10 and cost for ages _13-17_ is $15._ Age based pricing is only available through early online registration. Deadline to register using this pricing structure is December 28. It is not available for late registration at either packet pickup or on race day_.
KTC MEMBERS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR $5 DISCOUNT.
BEST OPTION - REFERRALS! NEW FOR 2025 - IF YOU GET 3 OTHERS TO SIGN UP, WE'LL GIVE YOU $15 BACK! IF YOU GET 6 OTHERS TO SIGN UP, WE'LL GIVE YOU $25 BACK!
Race Day pick-up from 730a-845a
Registration giveaway: tbd
VOLUNTEERS: It will take many volunteers to make this race a success! Opportunities are available before, during, and after the race. Volunteers will receive a $5 coupon code that can be used toward race registration (excluding the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon and Whitestone) and non-running volunteers that work entire race will receive a $10 code. Click here [https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/Knoxville/CalhounsNewYearsDay5KRunWalk]to register to volunteer and please share the link with family, friends, and co-workers.
AWARDS: Awards to the top male and female as well as the oldest and youngest male and female. Awards will be distributed to the top 100 men and women when crossing the finish line. _No age group awards at this event._
GRAND PRIX POINTS TEAM COMPETITION: The New Year's Day 5k is on the 2025 Team Competition schedule. 2025 Grand Prix Points awarded winners in various categories and age groups. Points accumulate throughout the year. KTC recognizes the top 10 men and women in the Grand Prix series at the New Years Day 5K on January 1, 2026. Remember, to be eligible for Grand Prix Points, participants must be a member of KTC and must volunteer for at least 3 KTC races throughout the year.
2024 GRAND PRIX WINNERS: The 2024 Grand Prix Series winners will be announced prior to this event and awards maybe picked up on race morning.
POST RACE REFRESHMENTS: light snacks will be provided.
RACE ETIQUETTE: Due to insurance regulations, roller blades, strollers, bicycles, and dogs are not allowed on the course. The 5K course closes in 1 hour and 15 minutes.
INFORMATION AND SPECIAL ASSISTANCE NEEDS: Please contact race director Suzanne Oliver at [email protected] or the KTC Events Manager at [email protected]
RESULTS: Complete results will be available on the KTC website at www.ktc.org [http://www.ktc.org].
KTC SAFETY POLICY: The Knoxville Track Club Board of Directors has approved an Event Safety Policy, viewable here: Weather Policy [https://tinyurl.com/knoxtrackweather]. Please familiarize yourself with it.
COURSE DESCRIPTION AND HIGHLIGHTS: Certified Course (TN23034MS [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=r&id=5382]). Starts southwest on Sutherland, left on Tobler, down Third Creek Greenway to S. Concord, left on S. Concord, left onto Safety City Drive.
Registration & Entry Fee (NO REFUNDS OR BIB TRANSFERS):
Early Registration: 8/1-8/31 $25
Regular Registration: 9/1-12/17 $30.
Late Registration: 12/18-12/31 $35
Race Day Registration: $40
KIDS RUN: Cost is $10. Kids will run a 1 mile course out and back
5K AGE BASED PRICING! Cost for ages 4-12 through December 28 is $10 and cost for ages _13-17_ is $15._ Age based pricing is only available through early online registration. Deadline to register using this pricing structure is December 28. It is not available for late registration at either packet pickup or on race day_.
KTC MEMBERS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR $5 DISCOUNT.
BEST OPTION - REFERRALS! NEW FOR 2025 - IF YOU GET 3 OTHERS TO SIGN UP, WE'LL GIVE YOU $15 BACK! IF YOU GET 6 OTHERS TO SIGN UP, WE'LL GIVE YOU $25 BACK!
Race Day pick-up from 730a-845a
Registration giveaway: tbd
VOLUNTEERS: It will take many volunteers to make this race a success! Opportunities are available before, during, and after the race. Volunteers will receive a $5 coupon code that can be used toward race registration (excluding the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon and Whitestone) and non-running volunteers that work entire race will receive a $10 code. Click here [https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/Knoxville/CalhounsNewYearsDay5KRunWalk]to register to volunteer and please share the link with family, friends, and co-workers.
AWARDS: Awards to the top male and female as well as the oldest and youngest male and female. Awards will be distributed to the top 100 men and women when crossing the finish line. _No age group awards at this event._
GRAND PRIX POINTS TEAM COMPETITION: The New Year's Day 5k is on the 2025 Team Competition schedule. 2025 Grand Prix Points awarded winners in various categories and age groups. Points accumulate throughout the year. KTC recognizes the top 10 men and women in the Grand Prix series at the New Years Day 5K on January 1, 2026. Remember, to be eligible for Grand Prix Points, participants must be a member of KTC and must volunteer for at least 3 KTC races throughout the year.
2024 GRAND PRIX WINNERS: The 2024 Grand Prix Series winners will be announced prior to this event and awards maybe picked up on race morning.
POST RACE REFRESHMENTS: light snacks will be provided.
RACE ETIQUETTE: Due to insurance regulations, roller blades, strollers, bicycles, and dogs are not allowed on the course. The 5K course closes in 1 hour and 15 minutes.
INFORMATION AND SPECIAL ASSISTANCE NEEDS: Please contact race director Suzanne Oliver at [email protected] or the KTC Events Manager at [email protected]
RESULTS: Complete results will be available on the KTC website at www.ktc.org [http://www.ktc.org].
KTC SAFETY POLICY: The Knoxville Track Club Board of Directors has approved an Event Safety Policy, viewable here: Weather Policy [https://tinyurl.com/knoxtrackweather]. Please familiarize yourself with it.
Races
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5k
Includes Tbd - One Size Fits All
Wed 1st January 2025
$30.00
CLOSED -
Kids Run
Includes Tbd - One Size Fits All
Wed 1st January 2025
$10.00
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New Year's Day 5k-Virtual
Includes Tbd - One Size Fits All
$30.00
CLOSED
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