Costumes for a Cause for PJP Parkinson's 5k
Costumes for a Cause for PJP Parkinson's 5k is a running race on October 31, 2026 in Knoxville, TN, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- October 31, 2026 (5 days to go)
- Price
- $40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
🎊👟We are back with our Annual 5K for Parkinson's! "Costumes for a Cause for PJParkinson's"👟
We are thrilled to announce that the 2026 PJP 5k for Parkinson's "Costumes for a Cause for PJParkinson's 5k will be held on Saturday, October 31st, 2026, 9 a.m., in beautiful Sequoyah Hills, Tennessee! Since its inception in 2015, PJ Parkinson's Support's run has continually evolved, starting with our inaugural walk-a-thon and introducing the 5K in 2019.
Parkinson's Support Groups from across East Tennessee are uniting for an event dedicated to raising awareness and highlighting local efforts to support individuals living with Parkinson's disease and their families. Together, we will champion this vital cause! Our goal for the 2026 5k for Parkinson's is to foster a deeper understanding of this progressive and degenerative nervous system disorder and to create a compassionate environment that provides support for patients and their families.
EARLY REGISTRATION - $35 5K Run | [$5 increase after 8/31/2026] includes:
• Swag Bag of items donated by our sponsors 🛍️
• Ticket for the Runner Raffle 🎟️
• Race T-shirt for participants 👕 (guaranteed with early registration)
• Prizes and Medals for Winners of Each Group 🥇🥈🥉Sponsored by: Fleet Feet
• Post Race Refreshments 🥤🍌
Additional Race Information:
• Additional/optional T-shirts can be pre-ordered with online registration for $15
• A limited number of t-shirts will be available for purchase at the event for $20
Race Packet Pick-up:
Avoid the lines on race day and pick up your race packet on 10/30 from 4:00-6:30 PM at
PJ Parkinson’s office
4216 Sutherland Ave
Knoxville, TN 37919
🏆🥉🥈🥇AWARDS 🥇🥈🥉🏆
Awards & Prizes will be given to the winners of the following categories:
— Top 3 Overall Male and Female Runners
— Top 3 Male and Female Runners in each age group
– Age group winners will each receive a beautiful lanyard medal!
Age Groups
• 5 - 9
• 10 - 14
• 15 - 25
• 26 - 59
• 60 - 69
• 70+
If you would like to volunteer, please email us at info@pjparkinsons.org
Events
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race day
Saturday, 10/31
High
74°
Low
57°
Conditions
Mostly cloudy
Chance of Rain
38%
Wind
0 mph
About Knoxville, TN
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.
Race Location
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Costumes for a Cause for PJP Parkinson's 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
5
Days to train
- Race
- Costumes for a Cause for PJP Parkinson's 5k
- Date
- October 31, 2026
Save This Race
Create a free account to find and save races like this to your athlete profile.
About This Sport
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.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
More Running races near Knoxville, TN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Costumes for a Cause for PJP Parkinson's 5k?
When and where is the Costumes for a Cause for PJP Parkinson's 5k?
How do I register for the Costumes for a Cause for PJP Parkinson's 5k?
Costumes for a Cause for PJP Parkinson's 5k
Oct 31, 2026