
From the Organizer
It's finally your time to shine on the University of Tennessee Cross Country course!
This Cross Country style race is open to all ages and all abilities in the community and at large, spike up on this fast fully grass course.
WEEKEND SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY: Elementary School 1mile, Middle School 2mile, College 5K
SATURDAY: Community 2mile race, High school 2mile
All proceeds will go to supporting the mission for Tennessee Endurance as well as the University of Tennessee Running Club running team for travel, and race registrations in the calendar year for all their competition seasons.
No Giveaways for registrants. No Age group awards. Top 10 runners across the finish line for each gender will be awarded a placement award upon completion.
Runners of all ages, abilities and backgrounds are welcome to register for this community 5K race. K-12 athletes and teams are recommended to sign up for the Elementary, Middle and High school divisions through Milesplit. Collegiate teams and competitive athletes are encouraged to register for the college division through Direct Athletics.
GO VOLS!
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
87°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Knoxville Exp Stn, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
193,721
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,007 ft
Nearest Airport
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 11 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Cherokee Farms Community XC 2-mile, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
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6 miles away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Cherokee Farms Community XC 2-mile
Aug 29, 2026