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 $30.
- Date
- October 31, 2026 (95 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
🎊👟We are back with our Annual 5K Run for Parkinson's! "Costumes for a Cause for PJParkinson's"👟
We are thrilled to announce that the 2026 PJP Run for Parkinson's "Costumes for a Cause for PJParkinson's 5k will be held on Saturday, October 31st, 2026, 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 run 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 Run 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 at Fleet Feet:
Avoid the lines on race day and pick up your race packet on 10/3 from 4:00-6:30 PM at Fleet Feet, 11619 Parkside Dr
🏆🥉🥈🥇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 category
– Category winners will each receive a beautiful lanyard medal!
RUNNER CATEGORIES
• 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
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
67°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lenoir City, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
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.
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95
Days to train
- Race
- Costumes for a Cause for PJP Parkinson's 5k
- Date
- October 31, 2026
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Costumes for a Cause for PJP Parkinson's 5k
Oct 31, 2026