New Year's Day 5K - Knoxville
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Event overview
The New Year's Day 5K Run/Walk takes place on January 1, 2026 in Knoxville, TN at 2260 Sutherland Avenue. The event uses a certified course (TN23034MS) and includes in-person and virtual options.
Distances:
- 5K
- Kids Run - 1 mile out-and-back
- New Year's Day 5K - Virtual
Post-race light snacks will be available. Roller blades, strollers, bicycles, and dogs are not allowed on the course. The 5K course closes after 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Registration, pricing, awards, and other information
Registration pricing (no refunds or bib transfers) is tiered by date: Early registration ($25), Regular registration ($30), Late registration ($35), and Race Day registration ($40). Age-based pricing for the 5K is available during early registration: ages 4-12 at $10 and ages 13-17 at $15. Knoxville Track Club (KTC) members are eligible for a $5 discount. Referral incentives offer partial refunds when multiple people sign up.
Volunteers receive coupon codes toward race registration; non-running volunteers who work the entire race receive a larger code. Awards are given to the top male and female, the oldest and youngest male and female, and to the first 100 men and women across the finish line; there are no age-group awards. Complete results will be posted on the Knoxville Track Club website. Grand Prix points apply as part of the 2026 Team Competition with eligibility requirements set by KTC. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.