Race to Save the Laurel Dace
- Date Sat 17th May 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Spring City, Tennessee
- Price $16.90 - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and conservation at the Race to Save the Laurel Dace on Saturday, May 17, 2025! Taking place in the charming town of Spring City, Rhea, this inaugural event is a fantastic opportunity to support the critically endangered Laurel Dace fish, native to the nearby Walden's Ridge. Lace up your running shoes for the 5K race starting at 8 A.M. ET, or bring the whole family to join in on the fun with the Half-Mile Fun Run beginning at 9 A.M. ET. Every participant will receive a FREE custom t-shirt, making this not just a race, but a memorable experience for all!
After the race, the celebration continues at the Spring City Nature Park alongside the picturesque Piney River. Enjoy a vibrant festival featuring a local farmers market, artisan vendors, live music, delicious food and drink, and engaging activities led by the Tennessee Aquarium's conservation scientists and educators. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to have a great time with family and friends, the Race to Save the Laurel Dace promises a day full of joy and community spirit. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference—register by May 2nd to
After the race, the celebration continues at the Spring City Nature Park alongside the picturesque Piney River. Enjoy a vibrant festival featuring a local farmers market, artisan vendors, live music, delicious food and drink, and engaging activities led by the Tennessee Aquarium's conservation scientists and educators. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to have a great time with family and friends, the Race to Save the Laurel Dace promises a day full of joy and community spirit. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference—register by May 2nd to
Organiser's Description
Join the Tennessee Aquarium for a 5K run to kick off our inaugural Laurel Dace Day and help us win the Race to Save the Laurel Dace!
Laurel Dace Day is a CONSERVATION CELEBRATION and festival that raises awareness of a critically endangered fish found only on nearby Walden's Ridge. Register for the 8 A.M. ET 5K or bring the whole family to the HALF-MILE FUN RUN STARTING AT 9 A.M. ET and RECEIVE A FREE CUSTOM T-SHIRT* for participating in the Race to Save the Laurel Dace! You can also sign up for our "VIRTUAL 5K" TO ORDER A T-SHIRT WITHOUT SIGNING UP FOR A RACE or if you can't join us on Laurel Dace Day. T-shirts for 5k and fun run participants will be given out the day of the race. Virtual 5k sign ups will receive their t-shirt by mail.
Runners and non-runners are welcome to join the Laurel Dace Day festivities!
After enjoying a mostly flat run or walk in historic downtown Spring City, meet us at the finish line in the Spring City Nature Park next to the beautiful Piney River. There, the festivities will begin with a local farmers market, artisan vendors, music, food and drink options, fun activities with the Tennessee Aquarium's conservation scientists and educators, and much more!
_*To guarantee a shirt available in your size on the day of the race, please register by MAY 2ND*_
Laurel Dace Day is a CONSERVATION CELEBRATION and festival that raises awareness of a critically endangered fish found only on nearby Walden's Ridge. Register for the 8 A.M. ET 5K or bring the whole family to the HALF-MILE FUN RUN STARTING AT 9 A.M. ET and RECEIVE A FREE CUSTOM T-SHIRT* for participating in the Race to Save the Laurel Dace! You can also sign up for our "VIRTUAL 5K" TO ORDER A T-SHIRT WITHOUT SIGNING UP FOR A RACE or if you can't join us on Laurel Dace Day. T-shirts for 5k and fun run participants will be given out the day of the race. Virtual 5k sign ups will receive their t-shirt by mail.
Runners and non-runners are welcome to join the Laurel Dace Day festivities!
After enjoying a mostly flat run or walk in historic downtown Spring City, meet us at the finish line in the Spring City Nature Park next to the beautiful Piney River. There, the festivities will begin with a local farmers market, artisan vendors, music, food and drink options, fun activities with the Tennessee Aquarium's conservation scientists and educators, and much more!
_*To guarantee a shirt available in your size on the day of the race, please register by MAY 2ND*_
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Custom Laurel Dace T-Shirt
Sat 17th May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$32.80
Join us at 8:00am on May 17th to walk or run a 5k race for the Laurel Dace! Each participant receives a t-shirt on the day of the race. -
1/2-Mile Family Fun Run
Incl. $1.90 Fee & Custom Laurel Dace T-Shirt
Sat 17th May 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$16.90
Join us at 9:00am on May 17th for a 1/2-mile family fun run for the Laurel Dace! Each participant receives a t-shirt on the day of the race. -
Virtual 5k - Get a T-Shirt Without Signing Up for an In-Person Race
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Custom Laurel Dace T-Shirt
$27.50
Sign up for the virtual 5k to order a t-shirt without participating in the 5k race or family fun run, or to guarantee that you'll receive a t-shirt if you can't join us at Laurel Dace Day. It's up to you how you complete your virtual 5ktake a run, walk, or bike ride, or just take pride in supporting the Laurel Dace! Each t-shirt ordered by signing up for the virtual 5k will be mailed to the participant.
Race to Save the Laurel Dace
