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Thompson Cancer Survival Center Race Against Cancer 2026
- Date
- Sunday, November 1, 2026
- Start time
- 3:00 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Knoxville, Tennessee
- Entry fee
- From Free Ā· goes up to $42 on Oct 23, 2026
- 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 Timed | 5K | Nov 1, 20263:00 PM | $38$42 after Oct 23, 2026 | ā |
| 5K Untimed | 5K | Nov 1, 20263:00 PM | $38$42 after Oct 23, 2026 | ā |
| Supporting but not Participating (Donating) | ā | Nov 1, 20263:00 PM | $38 | ā |
| SURVIVOR (5K Timed, Untimed, Nature Walk Combined Event) | 5K | Nov 1, 20263:00 PM | Free | ā |
| Walk in the Park | 1 Mile | Nov 1, 20263:15 PM | $38 | ā |
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 $42 on Oct 23, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K Timed and 5K Untimed: $38 until Oct 22, then $42 until Nov 1.
- Supporting but not Participating (Donating) and Walk in the Park: $38 until Nov 1.
Online registration closes Nov 1, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $38, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Tennessee ($35).
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 6:57 AM, and the 5K Timed starts at 3:00 PM. The start sits about 1,010 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Covenant Health Park, Knoxville, TN 37915
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results (5 years)289
finishers
33:17
median (10:44 /mi)
16:57
winning time
58% / 42%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Runners Fit Race Works) for Thompson Cancer Survival Center Race Against Cancer. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Thompson Cancer Survival Center Race Against Cancer?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:18 or better, the top quarter in 27:30, and half the field in 33:17; the last tenth came in after 52:26.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 23:07 | 21:04 |
| 20-29 | 24:57 | 20:11 |
| 30-39 | 26:24 | 24:06 |
| 40-49 | 24:47 | 21:10 |
| 50-59 | 28:45 | 28:43 |
| 60-69 | 30:14 | 27:34 |
| 70+ | 39:49 | n/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
Up 82 percent since 2021.
159
2021
277
2022
350
2023
357
2024
289
2025
All events combined, from official results.
Thompson Cancer Survival Center Race Against Cancer 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 153 to 289 finishers, and the median time dropped from 34:59 to 33:17.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 289 (-19%) | 33:17 | under 24:18 | 16:57 |
| 2024 | 357 (+11%) | 33:26 | under 24:08 | 16:51 |
| 2023 | 321 (+32%) | 33:46 | under 23:35 | 16:43 |
| 2022 | 244 (+59%) | 33:43 | under 25:12 | 16:35 |
| 2021 | 153 | 34:59 | under 24:12 | 17:21 |
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 27:30, against 29:41 in a typical Tennessee 5K, so times here run 7 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 November 1 the day usually runs from 48Ā°F at dawn to 69Ā°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 36Ā°F and hot years reach 79Ā°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 Thompson Cancer Survival Center Race Against Cancer cover on their registration page, in brief.
Awards
Race Awards
Will there be awards given? Yes, runners in our top categories will receive Race Trophies to be picked up at the stage. The runnerās names will be called on stage for the categories listed below. Age division winners will receive Raceā¦
The cause
Corporate Paid Race Registrations
Engage your employees in our mission to provide hope and support to local cancer patients in need. Human resource departments might use the race as part of their employee health benefits incentive. Employee engagement fosters camaraderieā¦
The cause
Your fundraising dollars make a difference
The funds you and your team raise for the 2024 Race Against Cancer support the patients and families of Thompson Cancer Survival Center right here in East Tennessee. The Center serves patients from 19 counties and beyond: Knox, Blountā¦
The cause
Your Support Makes a Difference
Thompson Cancer Survival Center Mission Statement: We are more than a cancer center. We are a cancer survival center, committed to our community and determined to deliver the most advance care available with integrity, compassion and theā¦
Race details
- Where
- Covenant Health Park, Knoxville, TN 37915Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,010 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 1, 2026), 2025 (Nov 2, 2025), 2024 (Nov 3, 2024), 2023 (Nov 5, 2023), 2022 (Nov 6, 2022), 2021 (Nov 7, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Thompson Cancer Survival Center Race Against Cancer?
- Sunday, November 1, 2026, starting at 3:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $42 on Oct 23, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 1, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Tennessee?
- At $38, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Tennessee ($35).
- 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 289 runners finished the 5K Timed; the median finish was 33:17 and the winner ran 16:57.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:30, against 29:41 in a typical Tennessee 5K, so times here run 7 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Covenant Health Park, Knoxville, TN 37915.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
šāāļø Step Up to Make a Difference: Join the Race Against Cancer š
Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Covenant Health Park
Survivor March & Photo 2PM | Tribute to Survivors 2:15PM | Race Start Time 3PM
Be part of something bigger than just a walk or run ā join a movement thatās saving lives in East Tennessee. For 32 incredible years, the Race Against Cancer has rallied thousands of runners, walkers, and supporters to fund cancer education, early detection, and crucial care. Thanks to over $8 million raised, medically underserved neighbors have received life-saving screenings and treatment through the Thompson Cancer Survival Center.
šļø Every dollar stays local. Every stride brings us closer to beating cancer in our own backyard.