Veterans Salute Race
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Veterans Salute Races : overview
The Veterans Salute Races take place on Saturday, November 8, 2025 in Knoxville, TN at the Farragut Community Center, 239 Jamestowne Blvd. The event program includes races and options such as 5K, 10K, a 5K/10K combo, an In Honor Sign, and a "Sleeping but Supporting" entry. The 10K course uses the 5K course run twice. The course starts on Jamestowne Blvd in front of the community center, runs through the Village Green neighborhood, and finishes back at the community center. The course passes the Veterans Salute Corridor in Founders Park on N Campbell Station Rd, where signs will be displayed to honor military service.
Logistics, competition and charities
Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Fees through November 7 are listed by age and event - for example, individual 5K or 10K entries are $25 for participants over 14 and $20 for those 14 or under; race day fees are higher. Packet pickup is scheduled the day before at Fleet Feet Knoxville and on race morning at the race site. Overall and age-group awards are offered, with age groups and multiple master categories specified. A team competition awards the fastest team (based on the three fastest times) and the largest team. A ruck competition requires participants under 150 lbs to carry 10 lbs and those over 150 lbs to carry 20 lbs; ruck participants remain eligible for age-group awards. Portions of proceeds and collected food donations support local charities including the United Veterans Council of East TN, Irreverent Warriors (Knoxville), and Shepherd of Hope Food Pantry. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.