Run for BCAWS!

Wanna go for a run!  How bout a Walk?  Either way bring yourself or your best four-legged friend for this one of a kind event on Blount County!

Come run yourself in our 5K race (Humans only this year) or go just Doggone WILD in the pet friendly Mile walk/run.  Awards will be given to all Human runners in the 5K, the dogs (...and their owners) get the satisfaction of being together in the Mile walk/ run with a nice treat for the pets at the finish line.  If that isn't enough fun, after the main events wrap up we will have a "Field of Fun" for all dogs to be dogs in ranging from obstacle courses, toys and other pet friendly activities so long as everyone is a good boy or girl. 

During this time we will host giveaway contest for various dog awards such as Cutest Dog, Smallest Dog, Biggest Dog, Most like their owner, and others!

Be sure to visit with our vendors and supporting sponsors for the event as we know you wont want to miss them!

The 5K course will Start and end at the Alcoa Public Works & Engineering Building Near the Springbrook Pool & Alcoa Elementary School.  Course will be an out and back using local roads and the Alcoa/ Maryville Greenway system. the 1mile course will follow similar roads and pathways and will not interrupt 5K foot traffic.

*Dogs are only allowed in the 1mile walk run event- No dogs allowed in the 5K this year.

GIVEAWAYS:

All 5K Runners will receive an event T-shirt!  Cut off for shirt sizes is 6/1/26 so register before to ensure your BCAWS Shirt!

AWARDS:

Top 3 Male & Female Runners will be recognized like the good boys and girls they are, while age groups awards will be given to 5K runners  in 10 year increments. Awards will be doggone great for the effort you put in!

<10, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

Dogs who participate in the walk/ run will receive a tasty treat at the finish line for their participation!

RESTROOMS:

Will be available at the start/ finish area only. No Restrooms will be available on the course.

WATER STOPS:

Aid/ Water stations will be available at the turn around point.  This will be stocked with water.

PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION:

Parking will take place at the address listed above.

OUR MISSION:

Proceeds for this race will go to benefiting The Blount County Animal Welfare Society (BCAWS) who is a 501-c3 non profit operation in pursuit of helping domestic pets stay with their owners, provide vet bills and other necessities that animals need to be healthy.  BCAWS provides a number of services for animals based on the support of community sponsors and donations in order to keep pets and animals off the street and keep their wellbeing at the center of our attention.

BCAWS mission is to provide support and resources for animals in need and their owners. We build and distribute dog houses, provide fencing and kennels, fund spay/neuter and urgent vet care, and rehome pets when owners are unable to care for them. 

Want to support without the sweat?  Consider donating at the top of this page to directly help raise funds for our cause!