Race for the Summitt 5K
- Date Sat 31st October 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Knoxville, Tennessee
- Price $43.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the 13th Annual Race for the Summitt 5K on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Tyson Park in Knoxville, Tennessee! This exciting event, hosted by the dedicated pharmacy students at the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy, not only promotes fitness but also honors the incredible legacy of Pat Summitt, the legendary head coach of the Lady Vols from 1974 to 2012. With over 1,000 career wins and a commitment to excellence, Coach Summitt inspired countless individuals both on and off the court.
Participants can run or walk the 5K distance, all while supporting the Pat Summitt Foundation, which raises awareness and funds for Alzheimer's disease research. By joining us, you are not only celebrating Coach Summitt's remarkable impact but also contributing to a vital cause. Rally your friends and family, become a Memory Donor, and together let’s show that "We Back Pat!" Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a beautiful day in Knoxville!
Participants can run or walk the 5K distance, all while supporting the Pat Summitt Foundation, which raises awareness and funds for Alzheimer's disease research. By joining us, you are not only celebrating Coach Summitt's remarkable impact but also contributing to a vital cause. Rally your friends and family, become a Memory Donor, and together let’s show that "We Back Pat!" Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a beautiful day in Knoxville!
Organiser's Description
Location: Tyson Park (2351 Kingston Pike, Knoxville TN)
The 13th Annual Race for the Summitt 5K is organized by current pharmacy students at UT College of Pharmacy. Our student organization - American Pharmacist Association - Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) hosts this race to support The Pat Summitt Foundation. Pat Summitt was head coach for the Lady Vols from 1974-2012; Summitt accrued over 1,000 career wins and never had a losing season at the University of Tennessee. Summitt was diagnosed with Alzheimers disease in 2011, and sadly lost her fight against the disease in 2016. Since then, the Pat Summitt Foundation was founded for research and further awareness of Alzheimers disease; all of our proceeds from the race is are given to the Pat Summitt Foundation. Show your support for Coach Summitt and her legacy by running or walking in the race and asking friends and family members to become Memory Donors. Please join us as "We Back Pat!"
The 13th Annual Race for the Summitt 5K is organized by current pharmacy students at UT College of Pharmacy. Our student organization - American Pharmacist Association - Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) hosts this race to support The Pat Summitt Foundation. Pat Summitt was head coach for the Lady Vols from 1974-2012; Summitt accrued over 1,000 career wins and never had a losing season at the University of Tennessee. Summitt was diagnosed with Alzheimers disease in 2011, and sadly lost her fight against the disease in 2016. Since then, the Pat Summitt Foundation was founded for research and further awareness of Alzheimers disease; all of our proceeds from the race is are given to the Pat Summitt Foundation. Show your support for Coach Summitt and her legacy by running or walking in the race and asking friends and family members to become Memory Donors. Please join us as "We Back Pat!"
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2351 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, 37919, TN, United States
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