Veterans Salute Races
- Date Sat 8th November 2025
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Knoxville, Tennessee
- Price $11.85 - $38.35
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Veterans Salute Races on Saturday, November 8th, 2025, in Farragut, Knoxville, where we come together to honor and remember our brave military personnel. This uplifting event features both a 5K and a 10K race, with the 10K starting at 7:30 AM and the 5K kicking off at 9:00 AM. Runners will traverse a scenic course that begins at the Farragut Community Center and winds through the charming Village Green neighborhood, culminating back at the community center.
As participants make their way along the route, they will pass through the poignant Veterans Salute Corridor in Founders Park, where heartfelt signs pay tribute to the service and sacrifices of our armed forces. A portion of the race proceeds will benefit the United Veterans Council of East TN and the Knoxville Chapter of Irreverent Warriors, supporting vital programs that foster camaraderie and mental health among veterans. With registration fees of just $25 for the 5K and $30 for the 10K before race day, this is a fantastic opportunity to engage in a community celebration of resilience and remembrance. Don’t miss out on this meaningful event—mark your calendars and prepare for a day filled
As participants make their way along the route, they will pass through the poignant Veterans Salute Corridor in Founders Park, where heartfelt signs pay tribute to the service and sacrifices of our armed forces. A portion of the race proceeds will benefit the United Veterans Council of East TN and the Knoxville Chapter of Irreverent Warriors, supporting vital programs that foster camaraderie and mental health among veterans. With registration fees of just $25 for the 5K and $30 for the 10K before race day, this is a fantastic opportunity to engage in a community celebration of resilience and remembrance. Don’t miss out on this meaningful event—mark your calendars and prepare for a day filled
Organiser's Description
Join us for the Veterans Salute Races to honor and remember our military personnel. A portion of race proceeds will be donated to The United Veterans Council of East TN in support of its Wreaths Across America [http://knoxwreaths.org/] program and the Knoxville Chapter of Irreverent Warriors [https://irreverentwarriors.donordrive.com/knoxville], with the mission of bringing veterans together using humor and camaraderie to improve mental health and prevent suicide. Along the last section of the race will be the _VETERANS SALUTE CORRIDOR_ in Founders Park. Signs will be displayed in the corridor to honor the service and sacrifice of our military.
DATE/TIME: Sat., Nov 8th.
* 7:30 am - 10K start
* 9:00 am - 5K start
* 10:30 am - race course closes
LOCATION: Farragut Community Center, 239 Jamestowne Blvd, Knoxville, TN 379374
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The course starts on Jamestowne Blvd in front of the new Farragut Community Center, then runs thru the Village Green neighborhood, finishing back at the community center. A major landmark for the course is the _VETERANS SALUTE CORRIDOR_ in Founders Park (formerly Campbell Station Park) situated along N Campbell Station Rd. Signs will be displayed in the corridor to honor the service and sacrifice of our military personnel.
5k Course - https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/137121862
10k Course - 10K runners will run the 5K course twice https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/137116765
REGISTRATION & ENTRY FEE:
Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable.
5K OR 10K
* Now through 11/7 - $25 if over 14 years old, $20 if 14 years old or under
* Race Day - $30
5K & 10K COMBO (Discount if you run both races)
* Now through 11/7 - $35 if over 14 years old, $30 if 14 years old or under
* Race Day - $40
T-SHIRTS: Next Level, short-sleeved, unisex shirts.
PACKET PICK UP INFORMATION:
* Fri, Nov 7: 10:00am 7:00pm at Fleet Feet Knoxville
* Sat, Nov 8: 6:00am 8:30am at race start
5K/10K AWARDS:
OVERALL AWARDS: 1st Male, 1st Female, 1st Master Male, 1st Master Female, 1st Grand Master Male, & 1st Grand Master Female, 1st Senior Grand Master Male & 1st Senior Grand Master Female.
AGE GROUP AWARDS: 1st, 2nd & 3rd in the following male and female age groups:<10, 11-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+
TEAM COMPETITION
Running by yourself is fun, but running together is even better! Your team can win a $50 Mellow Mushroom gift card either by having the fastest team or the largest team. Here is how it works:
* Make sure your team is registered on Run Sign Up before the race! Create a Team/Group
* Your team needs to be a group of 5 or more people. Groups can be family members, coworkers, friends, etc of all ages and abilities.
* All members need to be signed up for the team by the start of the race.
* All members must participate in the race, whether that is running and/or walking.
FASTEST TEAM AWARD - team with the 3 fastest recorded times wins
TEAM SPIRIT AWARD - team with the most members wins
RUCK COMPETITION
To compete in the Ruck competition each participant will have a rucksack with the following weight: if you are under 150 lbs, carry 10 lbs and if you are over 150 lbs, carry 20 lbs. _WEIGHT MAY BE VERIFIED AT FINISH FOR TOP FINISHERS._ The fastest participant carrying a rucksack in the 5K and 10K will receive a special award. Participants competing with a ruck are still eligible for age group awards. We encourage participants to carry non-perishable food items in your ruck sack to donate to a food drive after the race. We donate all food to the Shepherd of Hope Food Pantry [https://www.faithloves.org/shepherd-of-hope-food-pantry/], a food pantry run by Faith Lutheran Church.
Even if you are not participating in the RUCK event, you can still donate food to the Shepherd of Hope Food Pantry [https://www.faithloves.org/shepherd-of-hope-food-pantry/], a food pantry run by Faith Lutheran Church. The Shepherd of Hope Food Pantry seeks to provide daily bread to equip people for life. Daily bread carries all types of meaning: physical nourishment, spiritual guidance and community.
CHARITIES
* The United Veterans Council of East TN - supporting their WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA program.
* Irreverent Warriors, Knoxville Chapter
* Shepherd of Hope Food Pantry - bring non-perishable food items to donate.
DATE/TIME: Sat., Nov 8th.
* 7:30 am - 10K start
* 9:00 am - 5K start
* 10:30 am - race course closes
LOCATION: Farragut Community Center, 239 Jamestowne Blvd, Knoxville, TN 379374
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The course starts on Jamestowne Blvd in front of the new Farragut Community Center, then runs thru the Village Green neighborhood, finishing back at the community center. A major landmark for the course is the _VETERANS SALUTE CORRIDOR_ in Founders Park (formerly Campbell Station Park) situated along N Campbell Station Rd. Signs will be displayed in the corridor to honor the service and sacrifice of our military personnel.
5k Course - https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/137121862
10k Course - 10K runners will run the 5K course twice https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/137116765
REGISTRATION & ENTRY FEE:
Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable.
5K OR 10K
* Now through 11/7 - $25 if over 14 years old, $20 if 14 years old or under
* Race Day - $30
5K & 10K COMBO (Discount if you run both races)
* Now through 11/7 - $35 if over 14 years old, $30 if 14 years old or under
* Race Day - $40
T-SHIRTS: Next Level, short-sleeved, unisex shirts.
PACKET PICK UP INFORMATION:
* Fri, Nov 7: 10:00am 7:00pm at Fleet Feet Knoxville
* Sat, Nov 8: 6:00am 8:30am at race start
5K/10K AWARDS:
OVERALL AWARDS: 1st Male, 1st Female, 1st Master Male, 1st Master Female, 1st Grand Master Male, & 1st Grand Master Female, 1st Senior Grand Master Male & 1st Senior Grand Master Female.
AGE GROUP AWARDS: 1st, 2nd & 3rd in the following male and female age groups:<10, 11-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+
TEAM COMPETITION
Running by yourself is fun, but running together is even better! Your team can win a $50 Mellow Mushroom gift card either by having the fastest team or the largest team. Here is how it works:
* Make sure your team is registered on Run Sign Up before the race! Create a Team/Group
* Your team needs to be a group of 5 or more people. Groups can be family members, coworkers, friends, etc of all ages and abilities.
* All members need to be signed up for the team by the start of the race.
* All members must participate in the race, whether that is running and/or walking.
FASTEST TEAM AWARD - team with the 3 fastest recorded times wins
TEAM SPIRIT AWARD - team with the most members wins
RUCK COMPETITION
To compete in the Ruck competition each participant will have a rucksack with the following weight: if you are under 150 lbs, carry 10 lbs and if you are over 150 lbs, carry 20 lbs. _WEIGHT MAY BE VERIFIED AT FINISH FOR TOP FINISHERS._ The fastest participant carrying a rucksack in the 5K and 10K will receive a special award. Participants competing with a ruck are still eligible for age group awards. We encourage participants to carry non-perishable food items in your ruck sack to donate to a food drive after the race. We donate all food to the Shepherd of Hope Food Pantry [https://www.faithloves.org/shepherd-of-hope-food-pantry/], a food pantry run by Faith Lutheran Church.
Even if you are not participating in the RUCK event, you can still donate food to the Shepherd of Hope Food Pantry [https://www.faithloves.org/shepherd-of-hope-food-pantry/], a food pantry run by Faith Lutheran Church. The Shepherd of Hope Food Pantry seeks to provide daily bread to equip people for life. Daily bread carries all types of meaning: physical nourishment, spiritual guidance and community.
CHARITIES
* The United Veterans Council of East TN - supporting their WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA program.
* Irreverent Warriors, Knoxville Chapter
* Shepherd of Hope Food Pantry - bring non-perishable food items to donate.
Races
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Veterans Salute 5K
Incl. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$27.75
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Veterans Salute 10K
Incl. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th November 2025 (7:30AM EST)
$27.75
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Veterans Salute 5K/10K Combo
Incl. $3.35 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th November 2025 (7:30AM EST)
$38.35
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Sleeping but Supporting
Incl. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirt
$27.75
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Veterans Salute in Honor Sign
Incl. $1.85 Fee
Sat 8th November 2025 (7:30AM EST)
$11.85
With a $10 donation an "In Honor Of" sign will be customized and placed in the Veterans Salute Corridor. The corridor is on the race course in Founders Park (formerly Campbell Station Park) situated along N Campbell Station Rd. You will be contacted for an image and name to be placed on each purchased sign.
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