ORCMA Spring Classic 5K & Fun Run
- Date Sat 18th April 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Oak Ridge, Tennessee
- Price $16.90 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the ORCMA Spring Classic 5K & Fun Run, taking place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in the beautiful Oak Ridge, Anderson! This exciting event invites participants to run, walk, or stroll through A.K. Bissell Park while enjoying uplifting springtime classical music. The 5K course features three scenic loops totaling slightly over 3.2 miles, while the Fun Run offers an engaging single loop experience.
Join the community in this festive fundraiser, where proceeds will support youth programs, including the Free Family Concert and the Adolf Summer Strings Program. Dress up in your favorite costume for a chance to win the best costume award, and enjoy delightful refreshments like coffee from Calamity's Coffee and donuts from Donut Palace after your run. With early bird registration rates available and exciting prizes for top finishers, this event promises to be a highlight of the spring season. Don’t miss out on the fun – mark your calendars and be part of this celebration of fitness and community!
Join the community in this festive fundraiser, where proceeds will support youth programs, including the Free Family Concert and the Adolf Summer Strings Program. Dress up in your favorite costume for a chance to win the best costume award, and enjoy delightful refreshments like coffee from Calamity's Coffee and donuts from Donut Palace after your run. With early bird registration rates available and exciting prizes for top finishers, this event promises to be a highlight of the spring season. Don’t miss out on the fun – mark your calendars and be part of this celebration of fitness and community!
Organiser's Description
SPRING CLASSIC 5K & FUN RUN FUNDRAISER
Join the Oak Ridge Civic Music Association for our third annual Spring Fun Run at A.K. Bissell Park! Move at your own pacerun, walk, or strollwhile enjoying uplifting springtime classical music along the way. Proceeds will support ORCMA's youth programs, including our Free Family Concert and Adolf Summer Strings Program. Come in your favorite costume and make it a festive celebration!
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Course will consist of three 1.1 mile loops (slightly over 3.2miles) in and around Bissell Park. Crushed Limestone and paved pathway. Fun Run will be one loop. Parking is at the Civic Center next to the park or at the Public Library. There are restrooms inside the Civic Center and Senior Center and a portable outside the Civic Center. Advice is to arrive early since the parking lot is used for multiple events.
Course Map can be found below!
REGISTRATION AND ENTRY FEE: 5K - $30 (early bird registration avail through Feb15th @ $25), Fun Run Mile - $15 (early bird registration avail through Feb 15th @ $10), no bib transfers or refunds - no exceptions
DONATIONS: Donations are welcome on this page, or at ORCMA's website www.orcma.org/Donate [http://www.orcma.org]
BIB PICKUP: Race morning, April 18th, at Bissell Park, from 7:00 AM - 8:45 AM (until 8:15 AM for the Fun Run)
GIVEAWAY/SWAG: All participants will receive a custom race shirt (while supplies last) and swag bag, and there will be medals for top finishers. Shirt order will be placed on April 2 - inventory on RunSignUp will show remaining sizes after April 2nd
REFRESHMENTS: Enjoy pre and post race snacks and drinks, including coffee from Calamity's Coffee, hot cocoa, and donuts from Donut Palace!
AWARDS: Prizes will be awarded to the 1st Place Male/Female Overall in the 5K, and the top 3 M/F in three age categories in the 5K (18-under, 19-39, 40+), as well as awards for best costume in the 5K and Fun Run. Awards will be announced around 10:15am, and will not be mailed after the event.
RESULTS: Results will be available here at RunSignUp after the final runners complete the course.
INCLEMENT WEATHER: In case of inclement weather, please check this registration page for updated information. If the race is postponed or cancelled, we will email all participants on Friday afternoon before the race.
Join the Oak Ridge Civic Music Association for our third annual Spring Fun Run at A.K. Bissell Park! Move at your own pacerun, walk, or strollwhile enjoying uplifting springtime classical music along the way. Proceeds will support ORCMA's youth programs, including our Free Family Concert and Adolf Summer Strings Program. Come in your favorite costume and make it a festive celebration!
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Course will consist of three 1.1 mile loops (slightly over 3.2miles) in and around Bissell Park. Crushed Limestone and paved pathway. Fun Run will be one loop. Parking is at the Civic Center next to the park or at the Public Library. There are restrooms inside the Civic Center and Senior Center and a portable outside the Civic Center. Advice is to arrive early since the parking lot is used for multiple events.
Course Map can be found below!
REGISTRATION AND ENTRY FEE: 5K - $30 (early bird registration avail through Feb15th @ $25), Fun Run Mile - $15 (early bird registration avail through Feb 15th @ $10), no bib transfers or refunds - no exceptions
DONATIONS: Donations are welcome on this page, or at ORCMA's website www.orcma.org/Donate [http://www.orcma.org]
BIB PICKUP: Race morning, April 18th, at Bissell Park, from 7:00 AM - 8:45 AM (until 8:15 AM for the Fun Run)
GIVEAWAY/SWAG: All participants will receive a custom race shirt (while supplies last) and swag bag, and there will be medals for top finishers. Shirt order will be placed on April 2 - inventory on RunSignUp will show remaining sizes after April 2nd
REFRESHMENTS: Enjoy pre and post race snacks and drinks, including coffee from Calamity's Coffee, hot cocoa, and donuts from Donut Palace!
AWARDS: Prizes will be awarded to the 1st Place Male/Female Overall in the 5K, and the top 3 M/F in three age categories in the 5K (18-under, 19-39, 40+), as well as awards for best costume in the 5K and Fun Run. Awards will be announced around 10:15am, and will not be mailed after the event.
RESULTS: Results will be available here at RunSignUp after the final runners complete the course.
INCLEMENT WEATHER: In case of inclement weather, please check this registration page for updated information. If the race is postponed or cancelled, we will email all participants on Friday afternoon before the race.
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