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Race for the Summitt 5K 2026

Date
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Start time
9:00 AM start (New York)
Entry fee
From $30 · goes up to $40 on Oct 25, 2026
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
13th Annual Race For The Summitt 5K5KOct 31, 20269:00 AM$30$40 after Oct 25, 2026–
13th Annual Race For The Summitt 5k Virtual RaceVirtual5KOct 30, 20269:00 AM$30$40 after Oct 25, 2026–

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

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The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Oct 25, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • $30 until Oct 24, then $40 until Oct 31.

Online registration closes Oct 31, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $30, entry is about 14 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 Knoxville runs 34:49, about 11:12 a mile, based on 52 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:07 and men in 30:29.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:56 AM, and the 13th Annual Race For The Summitt 5K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 920 feet above sea level.

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

Start location and course

2351 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919

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

73
finishers
36:17
median (11:41 /mi)
18:52
winning time
64% / 36%
women / men
median 36:1718:571:04:41
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Aggregated from official results (Personal Best Racing) for Race for the Summitt 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Race for the Summitt 5K?

In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 22:08 or better, the top quarter in 28:25, and half the field in 36:17; the last tenth came in after 1:01:10.

Third place by age group, 2025 5K Run/Walk
AgeWomenMen
20-2924:3422:01
30-3932:1434:10
40-4935:37n/a
50-5934:23n/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

Down 17 percent since 2021.

All events combined, from official results.

Race for the Summitt 5K 5K year by year

From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 82 to 73 finishers, and the median time rose from 31:42 to 36:17.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
202573 (-27%)36:17under 22:0818:52
2024100 (-18%)33:12under 24:0417:03
2023122 (+49%)30:04under 24:5317:31
20228231:42under 22:3518:09

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

How fast is it?

Faster than most Tennessee 5Ks

The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:25, against 29:41 in a typical Tennessee 5K, so times here run 4 percent faster.

Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.

Typical race-day weather

Around October 31 the day usually runs from 48°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 37°F and hot years reach 79°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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Race for the Summitt 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Race Day Pictures

Thank you to Todd Temple Photography for providing his photography services for our race! Below are the links to the race day gallery: 2025 Race Day Photos: https://toddtemple.pixieset.com/raceforthesummitt5k2025/. 2024 Race Day Photos…

Course

Race Course Map

See map below for the race course! This is a brand new course for the 2025 race!

Parking and travel

Parking Information

All parking areas in red are available to park for race day. Of note: certain lots are NOT available for parking: UT Research Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Building. Knoxville Orthopedic Clinic.

Shirt and medal

Memory Donor

A Memory Donor is an individual who donates $30 or more to our race. In return, you will receive a race t-shirt. Please see event options and sign up as "memory donor." In the second step, you can select t-shirt size. Your shirt will be…

The cause

About the Beneficiary

The mission of The Pat Summitt Foundation is to fight Alzheimer’s disease with a comprehensive approach, awarding grants to organizations that provide: Research to treat, prevent, cure, and ultimately eradicate this disease. Education and…

The cause

About the Host

The race is hosted by the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy's APhA-ASP (American Pharmacist Association - Academy of Student Pharmacists) chapter. Our chapter's mission is to provide professional development…

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Race details

Where
2351 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 920 feet
Included with entry
Short Sleeve T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K
Editions
2026 (Oct 31, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Sep 21, 2024), 2023 (Oct 1, 2023), 2022 (Oct 2, 2022), 2021 (Sep 19, 2021)

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Quick answers

When is Race for the Summitt 5K?
Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Oct 25, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Oct 31, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Tennessee?
At $30, entry is about 14 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.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2025, 73 runners finished the 5K Run/Walk; the median finish was 36:17 and the winner ran 18:52.
Is it a fast course?
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:25, against 29:41 in a typical Tennessee 5K, so times here run 4 percent faster.
Where does it start?
2351 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919.

From the organizers

Location: Tyson Park (2351 Kingston Pike, Knoxville TN)

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