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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (51) 2026

Date
Saturday, December 19, 2026
Start time
9:00 AM start (New York)
Entry fee
From $30
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
10K10KDec 19, 20269:00 AM$45–
5K5KDec 19, 20269:00 AM$30–
Half MarathonHalf MarathonDec 19, 20269:00 AM$65–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • 10K: $45 until Dec 19.
  • 5K: $30 until Dec 19.
  • Half Marathon: $65 until Dec 19.

Online registration closes Dec 19, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $65, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Tennessee ($65).

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a half marathon in Knoxville runs 2:20:42, about 10:44 a mile, based on 5 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:27:00 and men in 2:11:27.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:40 AM, and the 10K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 880 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

Holston River Park, Knoxville, TN 37914

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

5K

16
finishers
39:43
median (12:47 /mi)
29:35
winning time
63% / 37%
women / men
median 39:4329:4056:10
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

10K

6
finishers
1:09:58
median (11:16 /mi)
59:29
winning time
33% / 67%
women / men

Half Marathon

6
finishers
2:09:08
median (9:51 /mi)
1:43:19
winning time
40% / 60%
women / men

Aggregated from official results (US Road Running Timer) for Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (51). Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (51)?

At the 2025 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 31:17 or better, the top quarter in 35:29, and half the field in 39:43; the last tenth came in after 55:51.

At the 2025 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 59:29 or better, the top quarter in 1:01:04, and half the field in 1:09:58; the last tenth came in after 1:33:47.

At the 2025 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:48:52 or better, the top quarter in 1:57:11, and half the field in 2:09:08; the last tenth came in after 2:29:44.

Third place by age group, 2025 5K
AgeWomenMen
20-2942:43n/a

Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.

What would my time get me?

Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.

Finishers by year

Up 250 percent since 2023.

All events combined, from official results.

Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (51) 5K year by year

From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 5 to 16 finishers, and the median time rose from 30:42 to 39:43.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
202516 (+220%)39:43under 31:1729:35
2023530:42under 22:5421:20

From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.

Typical race-day weather

Around December 19 the day usually runs from 32°F at dawn to 53°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 24°F and hot years reach 65°F.

Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

Race details

Where
Holston River Park, Knoxville, TN 37914Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 880 feet
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K, 10K, Half Marathon
Editions
2026 (Dec 19, 2026), 2025 (Dec 20, 2025), 2023 (Dec 2, 2023)

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Quick answers

When is Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (51)?
Saturday, December 19, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Dec 19, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Tennessee?
At $65, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Tennessee ($65).
Can I donate to a cause when I register?
Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?
5K, 10K, Half Marathon.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2025, 16 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 39:43 and the winner ran 29:35.
Where does it start?
Holston River Park, Knoxville, TN 37914.

From the organizers

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