What distances are available for this event?

• →Half Marathon (21.1 km) starting at 8:00 a.m. EST
• →10K (6.2 miles) starting at 8:00 a.m. EST

What are the registration fees and deadlines?

Half Marathon:

• →Early registration: $55 (until September 30, 2025)
• →Regular registration: $60 (October 1 – December 31, 2025)
• →Late registration: $65 (January 1 – February 14, 2026)
• →Race-day registration: $70

10K:

• →Early registration: $40 (until September 30, 2025)
• →Regular registration: $45 (October 1 – December 31, 2025)
• →Late registration: $55 (January 1 – February 14, 2026)
• →Race-day registration: $60

Are there any discounts available?

• →No-shirt discount: $5 off
• →KTC member discount: $5 off
• →Team discount: $5 off per person for teams of 4 or more (available until February 13, 2026)
• →Referral rewards: $15 back for 3 referrals; $25 back for 6 referrals

What is the event schedule?

• →Packet pickup (Early): Thursday, February 12, 4:45–7:00 p.m. at Dick’s House of Sport, Knoxville
• →Packet pickup (Race morning): Saturday, February 14, 6:30–7:45 a.m. at Rush Strong School gymnasium
• →Race start: 8:00 a.m. EST for both Half Marathon and 10K
• →Course closes: 11:30 a.m. EST (Half Marathon time limit: 3 hours 30 minutes)

What is the course terrain and description?

• →Half Marathon: A scenic road course through the Holston River Valley featuring steady rolling hills and views of Clinch and House Mountain; partially open to traffic.
• →10K: A mostly flat out-and-back road route with a few gentle climbs; partially open to traffic.
• →Both courses are certified road races (Half Marathon TN15005MS, 10K TN15006MS).

What are the age and participation restrictions?

• →Minimum age for the Half Marathon is 15 years.
• →The course is not walker-friendly.
• →Strollers, pets, bicycles, and roller blades are not permitted on the course.

What is included with registration?

• →Finisher medals for all Half Marathon and 10K participants.
• →T-shirts are guaranteed for participants registered before February 1, 2026.
• →Complimentary country-style breakfast served post-race.

What awards are offered?

• →Overall, masters, grand masters, and age-group awards (3-deep in 5-year increments).
• →Clydesdale/Athena divisions (Men 200+ lbs, Women 150+ lbs).
• →The event counts for KTC Grand Prix points (membership and volunteer participation required for scoring).

Are there any important course safety notes?

• →Headphone use is strongly discouraged due to partial traffic on the course.
• →Participants must follow specific parking directions provided for Rush Strong School and First Baptist Church.

What is the refund and transfer policy?

• →No refunds or transfers are issued for registration.