The Trojan 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Soddy Daisy, Tennessee
- Entry fee
- From $10 · goes up to $35 on Oct 3, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mile (Timed) | 1 Mile | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $10 | – |
| 5k | 5K | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $30$35 after Oct 3, 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 $35 on Oct 3, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 1 mile (Timed): $10 until Oct 3.
- 5k: $30 until Oct 2, then $35 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 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 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 7:35 AM, and the 1 mile (Timed) starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 1,450 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
11651 Dayton Pike, Soddy Daisy, TN 37379
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 October 3 the day usually runs from 60°F at dawn to 76°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 48°F and hot years reach 81°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
- 11651 Dayton Pike, Soddy Daisy, TN 37379Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,450 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is The Trojan 5K?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Oct 3, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 11651 Dayton Pike, Soddy Daisy, TN 37379.
From the organizers
Join us for The Trojan 5K, a timed 5K run (held rain or shine) to benefit the Soddy Daisy High School Track & Cross Country Team! This is an inaugural fundraiser with all proceeds going to both teams. Whether you’re training for a PR, running for fun, or cheering on your neighbors, this event is a great way to bring the community together and support the student-athletes who work hard all season. The race starts right at the Fire Hall next to Municipal Park (11651 Dayton Pike) in Soddy Daisy, so you’ll be steps away from all the action as runners hit the course and spectators settle in.