Strawberry Plains Half Marathon and 10K Presented by Eddie's Health Shoppe & Driving Energy
- Date Sat 15th February 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Strawberry Plains, Tennessee
- Price $47.40 - $62.88
- Races 4 races
- Distances 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the Strawberry Plains Half Marathon and 10K on Saturday, February 15, 2025! Taking place in the picturesque Strawberry Plains, Jefferson, this exciting event kicks off at 8:00 am with both race distances starting and finishing at Rush Strong School. Participants can choose between the scenic Half Marathon, which offers breathtaking views of the Holston River Valley and surrounding mountains, or the mostly flat 10K course, perfect for runners of all levels.
Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or just starting your running journey, this event promises a fantastic atmosphere filled with community spirit and camaraderie. With early registration opening on August 15, 2024, be sure to secure your spot and take advantage of discounts available for teams and referrals. Plus, enjoy delicious post-race refreshments to celebrate your achievement! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to challenge yourself and create lasting memories in the heart of East Tennessee.
Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or just starting your running journey, this event promises a fantastic atmosphere filled with community spirit and camaraderie. With early registration opening on August 15, 2024, be sure to secure your spot and take advantage of discounts available for teams and referrals. Plus, enjoy delicious post-race refreshments to celebrate your achievement! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to challenge yourself and create lasting memories in the heart of East Tennessee.
Organiser's Description
DATE, TIME, & PLACE:
Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 8:00 am
The Half Marathon & 10K run concurrently and start and finish at Rush Strong School [http://rss.jc-schools.net/] (3081 W Old Andrew Johnson Hwy, Strawberry Plains, Tennessee 37871). Directions: From Knoxville, take I-40 East and take Exit 394 (11E/25W/70). Turn left off the exit ramp and head east for 6 miles. Bear Left on Hwy 11E. Go 3.25 miles and turn left on Old Andrew Johnson Hwy. (Eastview Memorial Gardens will be on your right). Go 0.8 miles to the school. The address is 3081 West Old Andrew Johnson Highway, Strawberry Plains, TN 37871 [https://www.google.com/maps/place/3081+W+Old+Andrew+Johnson+Hwy,+Strawberry+Plains,+TN+37871/@36.064652,-83.6848419,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x885c0c9caf19faaf:0x5ae1f8e7b0e1b4db!8m2!3d36.064652!4d-83.6826532]. Parking is available at the school and the First Baptist Church located across the street. Please follow the parking attendants.
COURSE DESCRIPTION AND HIGHLIGHTS:
USATF certified (Half: TN15005MS [https://www.strava.com/routes/3100899934096346658] - Click for .gpx)(10k: TN15006MS [https://www.strava.com/routes/3100900746832367044]). A scenic and rolling course through the beautiful countryside of Jefferson County in East Tennessee. It meanders through the Holston River Valley with views of Clinch and House Mountain. Unlike the Half Marathon, the 10K course is a mostly flat, out and back course with only a few climbs. The course is open to traffic and therefore _HEADPHONES ARE STRONGLY DISCOURAGED _.
The Half Marathon is not a walker friendly course. COURSE WILL CLOSE AFTER 3 HOURS AND 30 MINUTES. No exceptions. No runners under the age of 15 allowed in the half marathon.
REGISTRATION & ENTRY FEE (NO REFUNDS & NO TRANSFERS):
EARLY REGISTRATION begins at 12:00am on Thursday, August 15, 2024 and ends 11:59pm on Monday, September 30, 2024. -- (Half - $55, 10k - $40)
REGULAR REGISTRATION begins at 12:00am on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 and ends 11:59pm on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 -- (Half - $60, 10k - $45)
LATE REGISTRATION begins at 12:00am on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 and ends 11:59pm Friday, February 14, 2025 -- (Half - $65, 10k - $55)
DAY-OF REGISTRATION begins at 12am on Saturday, February 15, 2025 and ends at 7:45am on February 15 2025 -- (Half - $70, 10k - $60)
DISCOUNTS ON REGISTRATION:
No Shirt Discount: Deduct $5 (Available anytime)
KTC Member Discount: Save $5 (Available anytime)
Team Discount: Save $5 (Available until Friday, February 14, 2025 at 11:59pm) per registrant if you are running with a group or team of 4 or more.
Other Coupons & Vouchers: (Available until Friday, February 14, 2025 at 11:59pm)
Please email [email protected] for more information.
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!
PACKET /BIB PICKUP:
RACE MORNING: Packet/Bib pickup will be available from 6:30 - 7:45 a.m. race morning in the gymnasium at Rush Strong School.
OPTIONAL EARLY PICKUP: Thursday, February 13 - 5:30pm to 7:30 pm - Dicks House of Sport - Knoxville
RACE SHIRTS:
AVAILABILITY: Please note KTC's T-shirt Policy: Participants registering before 11:59pm on February 1, 2025 will receive their selected shirt at the optional packet pick-up or at the race morning packet pickup. ANYONE REGISTERING AFTER FEBRUARY 1, 2025 WILL RECEIVE SHIRTS AS SUPPLIES LAST. The T-shirt order will be placed on February 2, 2025 and when inventory runs out in the RunSignUp system, there will be no more shirts. No re-orders.
HALF MARATHON SHIRT STYLE: tbd
10K SHIRT STYLE: tbd
Please note: if you switch from 10k to half, or half to 10k, you are not guaranteed a shirt in the new distance that you switched to, if it is after order date. You will also not be refunded the difference.
POST RACE REFRESHMENTS: There will be country style breakfast.
AWARDS AND RESULTS:
AWARDS:
Overalls & Specialty Awards: Awards for both the Half Marathon and the 10K will be presented to the following:
* Top 3 overall Male and Female
* Top Male and Female Masters (over the age of 40; not limited to 40-49)
* Top Male and Female Grand Masters (over the age of 50; not limited to 50-59)
* Top Male and Female Senior Grand Masters (over the age of 60; not limited to 60-69)
* Top 3 Clydesdale (Male 200 Lbs+) and Athena (Female 150 Lbs+).
*Overall and other specialty award recipients are ineligible for age group awards.
Age Group Award: Awards for both the Half Marathon and 10K are 3 deep in 5 year increments (no runners under 15 in the half marathon). Awards must be picked up during the awards ceremony - awards will not be mailed.
All Finishers: Half Marathon and 10K Finishers will receive a commemorative finisher's medal.
TEAM COMPETITION:
Both HALF MARATHON and 10K are on the Grand Prix Team Competition schedule. Please visit www.ktc.org [http://www.ktc.org] for details. TEAMS MUST REGISTER BEFORE 11:59PM ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2025.
GRAND PRIX POINTS:
2025 Grand Prix points awarded. Remember, to be eligible for Grand Prix awards, participants must be a member of KTC and must volunteer for at least 3 events.
RESULTS:
Results can be viewed using the Results tab located above. Complete results will be available on the KTC Website at www.ktc.org.
OTHER INFORMATION:
RACE ETIQUETTE: THE COURSE CLOSES IN 3 HOURS, 30 MINUTES. DUE TO INSURANCE REGULATIONS, ROLLER BLADES, STROLLERS, BICYCLES, AND DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE COURSE. THE USE OF HEADPHONES AND OTHER PERSONAL MUSIC DEVICES IS STRONGLY DISCOURAGED AT THIS EVENT. TO ENJOY ALL THAT THE EVENT HAS TO OFFER AND FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL PARTICIPANTS, KTC ENCOURAGES A HEADPHONE-FREE ENVIRONMENT DURING OUR EVENTS. RUNNER SAFETY HAS ALWAYS BEEN, AND WILL CONTINUE TO BE, A TOP PRIORITY FOR OUR EVENTS. PLEASE BE MINDFUL OF THE OTHER PARTICIPANTS AND RESPECT THE RACE PERSONNEL TO ENSURE A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE RACE FOR EVERYONE.
REFUND POLICY: No refunds are provided for this event.
INFORMATION: For information on this and other KTC events, please contact Jessica Mead, the KTC Event Manager, at [email protected].
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.
Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 8:00 am
The Half Marathon & 10K run concurrently and start and finish at Rush Strong School [http://rss.jc-schools.net/] (3081 W Old Andrew Johnson Hwy, Strawberry Plains, Tennessee 37871). Directions: From Knoxville, take I-40 East and take Exit 394 (11E/25W/70). Turn left off the exit ramp and head east for 6 miles. Bear Left on Hwy 11E. Go 3.25 miles and turn left on Old Andrew Johnson Hwy. (Eastview Memorial Gardens will be on your right). Go 0.8 miles to the school. The address is 3081 West Old Andrew Johnson Highway, Strawberry Plains, TN 37871 [https://www.google.com/maps/place/3081+W+Old+Andrew+Johnson+Hwy,+Strawberry+Plains,+TN+37871/@36.064652,-83.6848419,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x885c0c9caf19faaf:0x5ae1f8e7b0e1b4db!8m2!3d36.064652!4d-83.6826532]. Parking is available at the school and the First Baptist Church located across the street. Please follow the parking attendants.
COURSE DESCRIPTION AND HIGHLIGHTS:
USATF certified (Half: TN15005MS [https://www.strava.com/routes/3100899934096346658] - Click for .gpx)(10k: TN15006MS [https://www.strava.com/routes/3100900746832367044]). A scenic and rolling course through the beautiful countryside of Jefferson County in East Tennessee. It meanders through the Holston River Valley with views of Clinch and House Mountain. Unlike the Half Marathon, the 10K course is a mostly flat, out and back course with only a few climbs. The course is open to traffic and therefore _HEADPHONES ARE STRONGLY DISCOURAGED _.
The Half Marathon is not a walker friendly course. COURSE WILL CLOSE AFTER 3 HOURS AND 30 MINUTES. No exceptions. No runners under the age of 15 allowed in the half marathon.
REGISTRATION & ENTRY FEE (NO REFUNDS & NO TRANSFERS):
EARLY REGISTRATION begins at 12:00am on Thursday, August 15, 2024 and ends 11:59pm on Monday, September 30, 2024. -- (Half - $55, 10k - $40)
REGULAR REGISTRATION begins at 12:00am on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 and ends 11:59pm on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 -- (Half - $60, 10k - $45)
LATE REGISTRATION begins at 12:00am on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 and ends 11:59pm Friday, February 14, 2025 -- (Half - $65, 10k - $55)
DAY-OF REGISTRATION begins at 12am on Saturday, February 15, 2025 and ends at 7:45am on February 15 2025 -- (Half - $70, 10k - $60)
DISCOUNTS ON REGISTRATION:
No Shirt Discount: Deduct $5 (Available anytime)
KTC Member Discount: Save $5 (Available anytime)
Team Discount: Save $5 (Available until Friday, February 14, 2025 at 11:59pm) per registrant if you are running with a group or team of 4 or more.
Other Coupons & Vouchers: (Available until Friday, February 14, 2025 at 11:59pm)
Please email [email protected] for more information.
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!
PACKET /BIB PICKUP:
RACE MORNING: Packet/Bib pickup will be available from 6:30 - 7:45 a.m. race morning in the gymnasium at Rush Strong School.
OPTIONAL EARLY PICKUP: Thursday, February 13 - 5:30pm to 7:30 pm - Dicks House of Sport - Knoxville
RACE SHIRTS:
AVAILABILITY: Please note KTC's T-shirt Policy: Participants registering before 11:59pm on February 1, 2025 will receive their selected shirt at the optional packet pick-up or at the race morning packet pickup. ANYONE REGISTERING AFTER FEBRUARY 1, 2025 WILL RECEIVE SHIRTS AS SUPPLIES LAST. The T-shirt order will be placed on February 2, 2025 and when inventory runs out in the RunSignUp system, there will be no more shirts. No re-orders.
HALF MARATHON SHIRT STYLE: tbd
10K SHIRT STYLE: tbd
Please note: if you switch from 10k to half, or half to 10k, you are not guaranteed a shirt in the new distance that you switched to, if it is after order date. You will also not be refunded the difference.
POST RACE REFRESHMENTS: There will be country style breakfast.
AWARDS AND RESULTS:
AWARDS:
Overalls & Specialty Awards: Awards for both the Half Marathon and the 10K will be presented to the following:
* Top 3 overall Male and Female
* Top Male and Female Masters (over the age of 40; not limited to 40-49)
* Top Male and Female Grand Masters (over the age of 50; not limited to 50-59)
* Top Male and Female Senior Grand Masters (over the age of 60; not limited to 60-69)
* Top 3 Clydesdale (Male 200 Lbs+) and Athena (Female 150 Lbs+).
*Overall and other specialty award recipients are ineligible for age group awards.
Age Group Award: Awards for both the Half Marathon and 10K are 3 deep in 5 year increments (no runners under 15 in the half marathon). Awards must be picked up during the awards ceremony - awards will not be mailed.
All Finishers: Half Marathon and 10K Finishers will receive a commemorative finisher's medal.
TEAM COMPETITION:
Both HALF MARATHON and 10K are on the Grand Prix Team Competition schedule. Please visit www.ktc.org [http://www.ktc.org] for details. TEAMS MUST REGISTER BEFORE 11:59PM ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2025.
GRAND PRIX POINTS:
2025 Grand Prix points awarded. Remember, to be eligible for Grand Prix awards, participants must be a member of KTC and must volunteer for at least 3 events.
RESULTS:
Results can be viewed using the Results tab located above. Complete results will be available on the KTC Website at www.ktc.org.
OTHER INFORMATION:
RACE ETIQUETTE: THE COURSE CLOSES IN 3 HOURS, 30 MINUTES. DUE TO INSURANCE REGULATIONS, ROLLER BLADES, STROLLERS, BICYCLES, AND DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE COURSE. THE USE OF HEADPHONES AND OTHER PERSONAL MUSIC DEVICES IS STRONGLY DISCOURAGED AT THIS EVENT. TO ENJOY ALL THAT THE EVENT HAS TO OFFER AND FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL PARTICIPANTS, KTC ENCOURAGES A HEADPHONE-FREE ENVIRONMENT DURING OUR EVENTS. RUNNER SAFETY HAS ALWAYS BEEN, AND WILL CONTINUE TO BE, A TOP PRIORITY FOR OUR EVENTS. PLEASE BE MINDFUL OF THE OTHER PARTICIPANTS AND RESPECT THE RACE PERSONNEL TO ENSURE A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE RACE FOR EVERYONE.
REFUND POLICY: No refunds are provided for this event.
INFORMATION: For information on this and other KTC events, please contact Jessica Mead, the KTC Event Manager, at [email protected].
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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Half Marathon
Incl. $2.88 Fee & Tbd
Sat 15th February 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$62.88
Due to the difficulty of this route, the half-marathon event is not a walker-friendly. Course time limit is 3 hours and 15 minutes. No one under the age of 15. -
10k
Incl. $2.40 Fee & Tbd
Sat 15th February 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$47.40
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Strawberry Plains Half Marathon-Virtual
Incl. $2.88 Fee & Tbd
$62.88
Run Half Marathon (13.1 miles) anytime from January 17th through January 30th and enter your results through your Run Signup account. Shirts and medals will be mailed the week following the in-person event. -
Strawberry Plains 10K-Virtual
Incl. $2.40 Fee & Tbd
$52.40
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