Veterans Salute Race
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Event overview
The Veterans Salute Races take place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Farragut Community Center, 239 Jamestowne Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37934. The event includes the following race distances and options:
- 5K
- 10K
- 5K/10K combo
Additional options listed by the organizer include "Veterans Salute In Honor Sign" and "Sleeping but Supporting." Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Fees vary by event and age, with lower rates available before November 7, 2025 and higher rates on race day; some event registrations have specific closing dates (for example the In Honor Sign registration ends November 2, 2025).
A portion of race proceeds will be donated to The United Veterans Council of East TN (Wreaths Across America), the Knoxville chapter of Irreverent Warriors, and the Shepherd of Hope Food Pantry. T-shirts are Next Level, short-sleeved, unisex.
Course, logistics and competitions
The course starts on Jamestowne Blvd in front of the Farragut Community Center, runs through the Village Green neighborhood, and finishes back at the community center. The Veterans Salute Corridor in Founders Park (along N Campbell Station Rd) appears along the final section of the course and will display signs honoring military service. The 10K follows the 5K course twice.
Packet pick up is available at Fleet Feet Knoxville on Friday, November 7, and at the race start on Saturday, November 8. Awards include overall and multiple age-group placings for male and female competitors. Team competition requires groups of five or more registered on the event site; awards are given for the fastest team and the largest team. A Ruck competition specifies carrying 10 lbs if under 150 lbs and 20 lbs if over 150 lbs; ruck participants remain eligible for age-group awards and are encouraged to bring non-perishable food for donation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.