Trot for Education
- Date Sat 14th November 2026
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Maryville, Tennessee
- Price $16.90 - $27.50
- Races 4 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of community spirit and friendly competition at the Trot for Education, taking place on Saturday, November 14th, 2026, at Eagleton College & Career Academy in Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee! This year, we're thrilled to introduce a new location for this beloved annual event. Participants can lace up their running shoes for either a 5K race or a one-mile fun run/walk, both designed to promote health and wellness while supporting local education. The fun kicks off with the one-mile run at 8:30 AM, followed by the 5K at 9:00 AM, both starting and finishing on the ECCA football field, which features a USATF-certified course.
Not only is this event a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself physically, but it's also a chance to give back to the community, as all proceeds benefit the Blount County Education Foundation. Join us for a day filled with fun and family-friendly activities! Participants who register early can snag a custom-designed t-shirt or a trendy beanie, and schools are encouraged to rally their students for a chance to win exciting incentives, including a school-wide ice cream party! With awards for top finishers and refreshments waiting after
Not only is this event a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself physically, but it's also a chance to give back to the community, as all proceeds benefit the Blount County Education Foundation. Join us for a day filled with fun and family-friendly activities! Participants who register early can snag a custom-designed t-shirt or a trendy beanie, and schools are encouraged to rally their students for a chance to win exciting incentives, including a school-wide ice cream party! With awards for top finishers and refreshments waiting after
Organiser's Description
NEW LOCATION FOR 2026!
We're excited to bring the Trot for Education to Eagleton College & Career Academy this year!
Sponsored by the BLOUNT COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION [https://runsignup.com/bceftn.com], Trot for Education offers a 5K and one-mile fun run/walk. Funds raised through the event benefit BCEF, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that delivers needed educational tools for the benefit of students and teachers in all Blount County Schools.
DATE, TIME, AND PLACE: Saturday, November 14th, 2026: One Mile Fun Run, 8:30AM/ 5K 9:00AM at Eagleton College and Career Academy at 2610 Cinema Drive, Maryville, TN 37804
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The 5K is a USATF-certified course beginning and ending on the ECCA football field.
PACKET PICK UP: Early packet pickup will be available at a date and time to be announced. Race day packet pickup will be available on site from 7:15 - 8:15 AM.
REGISTRATION & ENTRY FEE (NO REFUNDS OR BIB TRANSFERS):
Sign Up before 9/12: 1-Mile $15 / 5K $25. No additional discounts apply.
Sign Up before 10/10: 1-Mile $20 / 5K $30. No additional discounts apply.
Sign up before 11/7: 1 Mile $25 / 5K $35 Family discounts can be applied during this pricing period for groups of four or more.
Registration Nov 8-14: 1-Mile $30 / 5K $40
T-SHIRT OR BEANIE (NEW!) GIVEAWAY: A custom-designed unisex t-shirt or a beanie (one size fits most) will be reserved for participants who register before November 2. Runners will receive shirts at early packet pickup or on race day. Please note our giveaway policy: Anyone registering after November 2 will receive a giveaway only while supplies last. The shirt and beanie order will be placed on November 2, and when the inventory runs out in the RunSignUp system, no more product will be available; there will be no re-orders. Giveaways not picked up will be donated. SHIRTS AND BEANIES WILL NOT BE HELD OR MAILED TO PARTICIPANTS.
SCHOOL INCENTIVES: We want to support ALL schools that come out to participate in the event! Each student sign up with result in one entry to win a school wide ice cream party!
Additionally, the Top 3 Blount County Elementary Schools AND the top Blount County Middle or High School with the highest percentage of participation will earn bragging rights, a shiny trophy and will also receive a cash donation to their school!
FUN, FUN AND MORE FUN! As we are planning this annual event, we are planning for a great day of family fun for everyone! To stay up to date, participate in fun promotions and hear about our great sponsors, be sure to like our Facebook page. BCEF Facebook Page [https://www.facebook.com/bceftn]
AWARDS WILL BE DETERMINED AS FOLLOWS:
CASH awards to the top 3 overall male and female
Unique awards in the following categories, both male and female:
TOP MASTERS (defined as fastest finish age 40 and above, not limited to 40-49)
GRANDMASTERS (defined as fastest finish age 50 and above, not limited to 50-59)
SENIOR GRANDMASTERS (defined as fastest finish age 60 and above, not limited to 60-69)
TOP 3 IN EACH AGE GROUP (ten year increments)
Although the race is chip timed, awards are based on gun time per USATF regulations. Awards Ceremony will begin promptly at 10:00 AM. Participants must be present to receive awards. AWARDS NOT PICKED UP ON RACE DAY WILL BE DONATED AND WILL NOT BE SHIPPED.
POST RACE REFRESHMENTS: Assorted refreshments will be provided in the event tent after the race.
RACE ETIQUETTE: Due to insurance regulations, roller blades, strollers, bicycles, and dogs are not allowed on the course. Because part of the course may be open to traffic, we discourage the use of headphones. The 5K course closes in 1 hour and 15 minutes. Course support will not be available after that cutoff.
RESULTS: Complete results will be available on RUN SIGN UP TROT FOR EDUCATION [https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/Maryville/ClaytonHomesTurkeyTrotforEducation] website after the event.
WEATHER POLICY: We prioritize the safety of the participants, spectators, staff and volunteers first. Dangerous weather conditions pose a unique challenge to an event of any size, distance or location. Weather forecasts will be monitored prior to the event, with special attention placed on the possibility of heavy rain, sleet, thunder, lightning, high winds, extreme temperatures and humidity. Visible lightning occurring within 30 minutes of the scheduled start will cause the race to be postponed for a minimum of 30 minutes. Additional sightings will continue to delay the race in 30-minute increments up to a maximum of 2 delays. Race personnel reserve the right to delay, cancel, or suspend the race or modify the course due to inclement weather. There would be no refunds or transfers.
We're excited to bring the Trot for Education to Eagleton College & Career Academy this year!
Sponsored by the BLOUNT COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION [https://runsignup.com/bceftn.com], Trot for Education offers a 5K and one-mile fun run/walk. Funds raised through the event benefit BCEF, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that delivers needed educational tools for the benefit of students and teachers in all Blount County Schools.
DATE, TIME, AND PLACE: Saturday, November 14th, 2026: One Mile Fun Run, 8:30AM/ 5K 9:00AM at Eagleton College and Career Academy at 2610 Cinema Drive, Maryville, TN 37804
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The 5K is a USATF-certified course beginning and ending on the ECCA football field.
PACKET PICK UP: Early packet pickup will be available at a date and time to be announced. Race day packet pickup will be available on site from 7:15 - 8:15 AM.
REGISTRATION & ENTRY FEE (NO REFUNDS OR BIB TRANSFERS):
Sign Up before 9/12: 1-Mile $15 / 5K $25. No additional discounts apply.
Sign Up before 10/10: 1-Mile $20 / 5K $30. No additional discounts apply.
Sign up before 11/7: 1 Mile $25 / 5K $35 Family discounts can be applied during this pricing period for groups of four or more.
Registration Nov 8-14: 1-Mile $30 / 5K $40
T-SHIRT OR BEANIE (NEW!) GIVEAWAY: A custom-designed unisex t-shirt or a beanie (one size fits most) will be reserved for participants who register before November 2. Runners will receive shirts at early packet pickup or on race day. Please note our giveaway policy: Anyone registering after November 2 will receive a giveaway only while supplies last. The shirt and beanie order will be placed on November 2, and when the inventory runs out in the RunSignUp system, no more product will be available; there will be no re-orders. Giveaways not picked up will be donated. SHIRTS AND BEANIES WILL NOT BE HELD OR MAILED TO PARTICIPANTS.
SCHOOL INCENTIVES: We want to support ALL schools that come out to participate in the event! Each student sign up with result in one entry to win a school wide ice cream party!
Additionally, the Top 3 Blount County Elementary Schools AND the top Blount County Middle or High School with the highest percentage of participation will earn bragging rights, a shiny trophy and will also receive a cash donation to their school!
FUN, FUN AND MORE FUN! As we are planning this annual event, we are planning for a great day of family fun for everyone! To stay up to date, participate in fun promotions and hear about our great sponsors, be sure to like our Facebook page. BCEF Facebook Page [https://www.facebook.com/bceftn]
AWARDS WILL BE DETERMINED AS FOLLOWS:
CASH awards to the top 3 overall male and female
Unique awards in the following categories, both male and female:
TOP MASTERS (defined as fastest finish age 40 and above, not limited to 40-49)
GRANDMASTERS (defined as fastest finish age 50 and above, not limited to 50-59)
SENIOR GRANDMASTERS (defined as fastest finish age 60 and above, not limited to 60-69)
TOP 3 IN EACH AGE GROUP (ten year increments)
Although the race is chip timed, awards are based on gun time per USATF regulations. Awards Ceremony will begin promptly at 10:00 AM. Participants must be present to receive awards. AWARDS NOT PICKED UP ON RACE DAY WILL BE DONATED AND WILL NOT BE SHIPPED.
POST RACE REFRESHMENTS: Assorted refreshments will be provided in the event tent after the race.
RACE ETIQUETTE: Due to insurance regulations, roller blades, strollers, bicycles, and dogs are not allowed on the course. Because part of the course may be open to traffic, we discourage the use of headphones. The 5K course closes in 1 hour and 15 minutes. Course support will not be available after that cutoff.
RESULTS: Complete results will be available on RUN SIGN UP TROT FOR EDUCATION [https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/Maryville/ClaytonHomesTurkeyTrotforEducation] website after the event.
WEATHER POLICY: We prioritize the safety of the participants, spectators, staff and volunteers first. Dangerous weather conditions pose a unique challenge to an event of any size, distance or location. Weather forecasts will be monitored prior to the event, with special attention placed on the possibility of heavy rain, sleet, thunder, lightning, high winds, extreme temperatures and humidity. Visible lightning occurring within 30 minutes of the scheduled start will cause the race to be postponed for a minimum of 30 minutes. Additional sightings will continue to delay the race in 30-minute increments up to a maximum of 2 delays. Race personnel reserve the right to delay, cancel, or suspend the race or modify the course due to inclement weather. There would be no refunds or transfers.
Races
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One Mile Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt or Beanie
Sat 14th November 2026 (8:30AM EST)
$16.90
Get out and move! This one mile run (or walk) is a great way to be active and have some fun! This out and back 1 mile course will be a fun way to burn some calories and some energy! -
5K Run/Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt or Beanie
Sat 14th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$27.50
Fast or Slow, doesn't matter, as long as you go, go, go! It's up to you! Find the smiles in the miles as you cover this distance while promoting health, fitness and supporting schools in our area! Follow our Facebook page for extra fun!! -
Saturday Afternoon Nap Taker
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt or Beanie
$27.50
If you are more interested in spending your afternoons working on a power nap instead of a power walk, this event is for you! Register today for an afternoon of guilt free resting, knowing that you are doing your part to support a good cause and you'll still get a great shirt!! -
Virtual Participant
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt or Beanie
$27.50
If virtual participation is more your style, here's your chance! Pick your time, place and level of participation! You can run your 5k or 1 mile distance whenever and however you want to!
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