Overview

The BK5K race committee is excited to announce the 6th annual Knoxville, TN BK5K will be held on November 14th, 2026! 

Our mission of supporting area youth is possible because of the community support and all proceeds go to various 501.c.3 youth organizations/programs demonstrating financial need. Funding grants will be evaluated for merit and dispersed by the local BK5K Youth Fund Award Committee. ​​​​​​​

In Partnership With

The BK5K is proud to announce that we have partnered with Girls on the Run for our Knoxville race!

Girls on the Run, or GOTR for short, is a life-changing program for 8- to 13-year-old girls that promotes girl empowerment by teaching life skills through lessons and running.

Register now to support the BK5K and GOTR!

General Information

​Early Registration Period Ends*: November 3rd
Online Registration Ends: November 13th
​Race Day Registration: Available On-Site
​Race Date:  November 14th
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Race Location: 
Victor Ashe Park
4901 Bradshaw Rd,
Knoxville, TN 37912 

5K Run/Walk Start Time: 9:00 AM
Kids Fun Run Start Time: 10:15 AM

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Entry Fees

​​Online Registration

5K Adults (18 and older)
$17 - Early Registration
$20 - After Early Registration Period
$25 - Race Day Registration

5K Youth (17 and younger)
$7 - Early Registration
$10 - After Early Registration Period
$15 - Race Day Registration

Kids Fun Run Race (12 and younger)
Free - During Online Registration
$5 - Race Day Registration
​Early Registration Period Ends*: November 3rd
Online Registration Ends: November 13th

​​*Note: T-shirt sizes not guaranteed after early registration closes.

​Packet Pickup / Race Day Schedule

November 14th, 2026
7:00–8:30 AM - Race Day Packet Pickup/Registration
9:00 AM - 5K Race Starts
9:30 AM - Post Race Grab & Go Breakfast
​10:15 AM - Kids Fun Run Race Starts
Awards given after completion of Kids Fun Run

Prizes

Cash Prize Awards are given to the top 3 Female & Male finishers.  Prize winners are welcome to accept the cash or donate it back to non-profit youth grants in the community. 
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1st Place - $200
2nd Place - $100
3rd Place - $50

5K Age Groups

  • Trophies will be awarded for the top three overall finishers. 
  • Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age group. 
  • ​Categories for men and women.

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Kids Fun Run Age Groups​

We are excited to have all kids ages 12 and under participate in our FREE Kids Fun Run Race after the 5k race finishes.