Smoky Mountain Midnight 8K Road Race
- Date Sat 9th August 2025 - Sun 10th August 2025
- Time 11:59PM EDT
- Location Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
- Price $37.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable night at the Smoky Mountain Midnight 8K Road Race on Saturday, August 9, 2025, in the picturesque Pigeon Forge, TN! This unique event kicks off at 11:59 PM, taking runners on a thrilling journey that starts and finishes at Pigeon Forge High School, right beside the football stadium. Participants will have 1 hour and 20 minutes to complete the 8K course, making it an exciting challenge for both seasoned runners and newcomers alike.
Registration options are available to suit all budgets, with early bird rates starting at just $25 until April 9. Late registration is open until race day, so don’t miss out on the chance to snag a stylish unisex t-shirt (while supplies last) and enjoy light post-race refreshments. Awards will be given to the top finishers in various categories, including overall, masters, and age divisions, ensuring that everyone's hard work is celebrated. Mark your calendars for this exhilarating night race and experience the beauty of the Smoky Mountains under the stars!
Registration options are available to suit all budgets, with early bird rates starting at just $25 until April 9. Late registration is open until race day, so don’t miss out on the chance to snag a stylish unisex t-shirt (while supplies last) and enjoy light post-race refreshments. Awards will be given to the top finishers in various categories, including overall, masters, and age divisions, ensuring that everyone's hard work is celebrated. Mark your calendars for this exhilarating night race and experience the beauty of the Smoky Mountains under the stars!
Organiser's Description
DATE, TIME, & PLACE: Saturday August 9, 2025 at 11:59 PM in Pigeon Forge, TN.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This year's course starts and finishes at Pigeon Forge High beside the football stadium.
COURSE CLOSES AFTER 1 HOUR, 20 MINUTES
REGISTRATION (NO REFUNDS OR TRANSFERS): Early Bird Registration: through 4/9 $25 Regular registration: 4/10-7/22 $30; Late Registration 7/23-8/9: $35; KTC discount, volunteer coupons, and other discounts applied during early, online registration only.
BIB PICKUP: Saturday Night at the Pigeon Forge High School football stadium (near 414 Tiger Drive, Pigeon Forge TN 37863) from 10:00 to 11:45.
POST RACE FOOD: Light post race food will be available.
T-SHIRTS: Pre-registered runners will receive unisex t-shirts. Please note our shirt policy: Anyone registering after July 15 will receive shirts while supplies last. The shirt order will be placed on July 16 and when the inventory runs out in the RunSignUp system then there will be no more shirts. No re-orders.
Awards to the top 3 Overall male/female/open, top Masters (As defined by fastest person age 40 and above, not limited to 40-49) Grandmasters (As defined by fastest person age 50 and above, not limited to 50-59), Senior Grandmasters (As defined by fastest person age 60 and above, not limited to 60-69) male and female. Awards to the top 3 in each age group as well as Overall Clydesdale (men over 200 lbs.) and Overall Athena (Women over 150 lbs.) Age Divisions will be in 10 year increments (three deep). Overall winners not eligible for age division awards.
GRAND PRIX POINTS: 2025 Grand Prix points awarded at this race. Remember, to participate in the Grand Prix, runners must be a KTC Member and MUST volunteer at least 3 times at KTC Grand Prix events to qualify.
RESULTS: Complete results will be available on the KTC Website at www.ktc.org [http://www.ktc.org].
RACE ETIQUETTE: Due to insurance regulations, roller blades, strollers, bicycles, and dogs are not allowed on the course. Headphones are strongly discouraged.
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: This year's course starts and finishes at Pigeon Forge High beside the football stadium.
COURSE CLOSES AFTER 1 HOUR, 20 MINUTES
REGISTRATION (NO REFUNDS OR TRANSFERS): Early Bird Registration: through 4/9 $25 Regular registration: 4/10-7/22 $30; Late Registration 7/23-8/9: $35; KTC discount, volunteer coupons, and other discounts applied during early, online registration only.
BIB PICKUP: Saturday Night at the Pigeon Forge High School football stadium (near 414 Tiger Drive, Pigeon Forge TN 37863) from 10:00 to 11:45.
POST RACE FOOD: Light post race food will be available.
T-SHIRTS: Pre-registered runners will receive unisex t-shirts. Please note our shirt policy: Anyone registering after July 15 will receive shirts while supplies last. The shirt order will be placed on July 16 and when the inventory runs out in the RunSignUp system then there will be no more shirts. No re-orders.
Awards to the top 3 Overall male/female/open, top Masters (As defined by fastest person age 40 and above, not limited to 40-49) Grandmasters (As defined by fastest person age 50 and above, not limited to 50-59), Senior Grandmasters (As defined by fastest person age 60 and above, not limited to 60-69) male and female. Awards to the top 3 in each age group as well as Overall Clydesdale (men over 200 lbs.) and Overall Athena (Women over 150 lbs.) Age Divisions will be in 10 year increments (three deep). Overall winners not eligible for age division awards.
GRAND PRIX POINTS: 2025 Grand Prix points awarded at this race. Remember, to participate in the Grand Prix, runners must be a KTC Member and MUST volunteer at least 3 times at KTC Grand Prix events to qualify.
RESULTS: Complete results will be available on the KTC Website at www.ktc.org [http://www.ktc.org].
RACE ETIQUETTE: Due to insurance regulations, roller blades, strollers, bicycles, and dogs are not allowed on the course. Headphones are strongly discouraged.
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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8K Run
Incl. $2.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 9th August 2025 (11:59PM EDT)
$37.40
CLOSED -
8K Run VIRTUAL
Incl. $2.40 Fee & T-Shirt
$37.40
CLOSED
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