Trek for TRC
- Date Sat 6th June 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Knoxville, Tennessee
- Price $22.20 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join the excitement at the Trek for TRC on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee! This vibrant 5K race is a fantastic summer fundraiser for the Tennessee Running Club, a dedicated non-profit organization that fosters a love for running among students and faculty at the University of Tennessee Knoxville. The event aims to support the club's mission of providing fun runs, personalized coaching, and competitive racing opportunities for runners of all skill levels.
The scenic 5K course will wind through the beautiful local roads around Hardin Valley schools, starting at the high school and finishing on the track at Hardin Valley Academy, featuring some gentle rolling hills along the way. All 5K participants will receive a custom event T-shirt, so be sure to register by the cutoff date in May to secure your size! Additionally, awards will be given to top finishers in various age groups, while kids participating in the 1-mile run will receive a special token for joining in the fun. Don’t miss this chance to support a great cause while enjoying a spirited day of running and community!
The scenic 5K course will wind through the beautiful local roads around Hardin Valley schools, starting at the high school and finishing on the track at Hardin Valley Academy, featuring some gentle rolling hills along the way. All 5K participants will receive a custom event T-shirt, so be sure to register by the cutoff date in May to secure your size! Additionally, awards will be given to top finishers in various age groups, while kids participating in the 1-mile run will receive a special token for joining in the fun. Don’t miss this chance to support a great cause while enjoying a spirited day of running and community!
Organiser's Description
Tennessee Running Club invites you to run their summer fundraiser to help support their club!
Tennessee Running Club is a non-profit organization that offers fun runs, workouts, personalized coaching, and competitive racing to the students and faculty of The University of Tennessee Knoxville. It's goal is to offer a fun and supportive environment for runners of all levels.
TRC is a student-run group that competes against college teams in the area. TRC also get to travel to national club meets held across the United States. TRC has placed highly against these clubs in years past.
The goal of this 5k is to raise money for TRC that allows them to attend more races and keep the club affordable for all students.
COURSE:
The 5K course will follow local roads throughout the campus of Hardin Valley schools. Course will start at the High school, circle back to Hardin Valley Elementary School and Hardin Valley Middle School. It will finish on the Hardin Valley Academy track. The 5k course has some rolling hills.
GIVEAWAYS:
All runners signed up in the 5K will receive a Custom event T-shirt with their registration. Shirt order cut offs will be set for May __, be sure to sign up to guarantee your shirt size!
AWARDS:
Age groups awards for 5K race will be awarded in every 10 year increment.
**Kids in the 1-mile run will receive a token for participating.
<13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
RESTROOMS:
Restrooms will be available from the football stadium at Hardin Valley Academy. Restroom will not be available on the course.
WATER STOPS:
Aid/ Water stations will be available at the halfway point on the course. These will be stocked with Water cups for runners.
PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION:
Parking will take place at Hardin Valley Academy. Overflow parking will be at Hardin Valley Elementary School.
Proceeds for this race will go to benefiting Tennessee Running Club.
Want to support without the sweat? Consider donating at the top of this page to directly help raise funds for our cause!
For sponsorship opportunities contact Club President Madeline McColl: qfz538@vols.utk.edu
Tennessee Running Club is a non-profit organization that offers fun runs, workouts, personalized coaching, and competitive racing to the students and faculty of The University of Tennessee Knoxville. It's goal is to offer a fun and supportive environment for runners of all levels.
TRC is a student-run group that competes against college teams in the area. TRC also get to travel to national club meets held across the United States. TRC has placed highly against these clubs in years past.
The goal of this 5k is to raise money for TRC that allows them to attend more races and keep the club affordable for all students.
COURSE:
The 5K course will follow local roads throughout the campus of Hardin Valley schools. Course will start at the High school, circle back to Hardin Valley Elementary School and Hardin Valley Middle School. It will finish on the Hardin Valley Academy track. The 5k course has some rolling hills.
GIVEAWAYS:
All runners signed up in the 5K will receive a Custom event T-shirt with their registration. Shirt order cut offs will be set for May __, be sure to sign up to guarantee your shirt size!
AWARDS:
Age groups awards for 5K race will be awarded in every 10 year increment.
**Kids in the 1-mile run will receive a token for participating.
<13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
RESTROOMS:
Restrooms will be available from the football stadium at Hardin Valley Academy. Restroom will not be available on the course.
WATER STOPS:
Aid/ Water stations will be available at the halfway point on the course. These will be stocked with Water cups for runners.
PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION:
Parking will take place at Hardin Valley Academy. Overflow parking will be at Hardin Valley Elementary School.
Proceeds for this race will go to benefiting Tennessee Running Club.
Want to support without the sweat? Consider donating at the top of this page to directly help raise funds for our cause!
For sponsorship opportunities contact Club President Madeline McColl: qfz538@vols.utk.edu
Races
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5K Race
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.10
OPENS 15 APR -
Family Fun Mile Run/ Walk
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 6th June 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$22.20
OPENS 15 APR
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Location
11345 Hardin Valley Rd, Knoxville, 37932, TN, United States
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