Kick Butts 5K Hope Is Stronger Than Cancer 2026

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Start time: 9:00 AM start (New York)
Location: Sneedville, Tennessee
Entry fee: From $12
Included with entry: Includes a shirt
Fundraising: Takes optional donations when you register

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
5K Run/Walk	5K	Nov 7, 20269:00 AM	$12	–

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

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

$12 until Nov 7.

Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $12, entry is about 66 percent below a typical 5K in Tennessee, which costs $35 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Tennessee runs 35:59, about 11:35 a mile, based on 307 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:29 and men in 31:35.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:01 AM, and the 5K Run/Walk starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 1,410 feet above sea level.

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

Start location and course

222 Public Health Drive, Sneedville, TN 37869

Directions to the start

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

Typical race-day weather

Around November 7 the day usually runs from 44°F at dawn to 65°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 31°F and hot years reach 76°F.

Based on 70 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: 222 Public Health Drive, Sneedville, TN 37869Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 1,410 feet
Included with entry: T-Shirt
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: 5K
Editions: 2026 (Nov 7, 2026)

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Quick answers

When is Kick Butts 5K Hope Is Stronger Than Cancer?: Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $12 before processing fees.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Tennessee?: At $12, entry is about 66 percent below a typical 5K in Tennessee, which costs $35 right now.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?: Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
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.
Where does it start?: 222 Public Health Drive, Sneedville, TN 37869.

From the organizers

9:00 am. Join the Hancock County Health Department for a 5K Run/Walk along the beautiful Clinch River to support the Hope for Hancock Cancer Fund. This community event brings together runners, walkers, and families to help make a meaningful impact. The race will start and finish at the Hancock County Health Department—come out, get active, and support a great cause!

The 5K will be electronically timed by We Run Events. Register early to guarantee your T-shirt!!