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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Annual Race For The Summitt 5K | 5K | Oct 31, 20269:00 AM | $30$40 after Oct 25, 2026 | – |
| 13th Annual Race For The Summitt 5k Virtual RaceVirtual | 5K | Oct 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.
The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Oct 25, 2026.
Online registration closes Oct 31, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in Tennessee, which costs $35 right now.
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.
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.
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.
Aggregated from official results (Personal Best Racing) for Race for the Summitt 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
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.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 24:34 | 22:01 |
| 30-39 | 32:14 | 34:10 |
| 40-49 | 35:37 | n/a |
| 50-59 | 34:23 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Down 17 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 82 to 73 finishers, and the median time rose from 31:42 to 36:17.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 73 (-27%) | 36:17 | under 22:08 | 18:52 |
| 2024 | 100 (-18%) | 33:12 | under 24:04 | 17:03 |
| 2023 | 122 (+49%) | 30:04 | under 24:53 | 17:31 |
| 2022 | 82 | 31:42 | under 22:35 | 18:09 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
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.
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.
What the organizers of Race for the Summitt 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
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
See map below for the race course! This is a brand new course for the 2025 race!
Parking and travel
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
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
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
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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Location: Tyson Park (2351 Kingston Pike, Knoxville TN)