Reelfoot Road Race 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Union City, Tennessee
- Entry fee
- From $20
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K Race | 10K | Nov 14, 202610:00 AM | $20 | – |
| 5K Run | 5K | Nov 14, 202610:00 AM | $20 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $20 until Nov 13.
Online registration closes Nov 13, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $20, entry is about 52 percent below a typical 10K in Tennessee, which costs $42 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Tennessee runs 1:05:46, about 10:35 a mile, based on 65 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:12:05 and men in 1:00:23.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:32 AM, and the 10K Race starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 350 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1305 High School Dr, Union City, TN 38261
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 14 the day usually runs from 45°F at dawn to 63°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 29°F and hot years reach 73°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
- 1305 High School Dr, Union City, TN 38261Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 350 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 14, 2026), 2025 (Nov 15, 2025), 2024 (Nov 16, 2024), 2023 (Nov 11, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Reelfoot Road Race?
- Saturday, November 14, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 13, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Tennessee?
- At $20, entry is about 52 percent below a typical 10K in Tennessee, which costs $42 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, 10K.
- Where does it start?
- 1305 High School Dr, Union City, TN 38261.
From the organizers
Join us for the 48th annual Reelfoot Road Race in Union City, TN! THis is the longest consecutive 10K race in the state, and we are excited for another year! Register now for either the 5K or 10K.