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Hardin Valley Hawk Trot 5K

Date
November 26, 2026
Distance
Hawk Trot 5k · Junior Hawk Mile run
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From the Organizer

Whether you are a Hardin Valley Alumni or a local resident of the valley this race venue is as homely as can be and expects to become a local homegrown tradition.

The growing community of Hardin Valley can now boast about having their own Thanksgiving tradition as locals and others from beyond are welcome to join from  runners to walkers and all paces between.  Race will begin promptly at 8:00am Thanksgiving morning on and will begin from Hardin Valley Academy (HVA) and will follow campus roads and will finish in football stadium on the Track!  Little Hawk Kids one Mile Run will start at 7:30 for children under 10 years old who wish to register Kids race will cap at 100 runners).  All runners in Kids Mile will receive a finishers medal as well as a festive participation gift to celebrate the Holiday!  T-shirt orders will be cut off 4 days before race day, Sign up early to confirm your shirt and size!

Course will feature some flat and light rolling hills through parking lots of HVA and will spark a walk down memory lane for any student of the Hardin Valley school system trekking along roads that connect all schools together from High - Middle - Elementary before returning back to finish at the High school Football/ Track stadium.  See course map below for detailed description and terrain.

Packet pick up will be available ONLY on race morning on HVA campus at the football/ track complex beginning at 6:30am.  Restrooms will be available on site near the Start/Finish area in the stadium as well as in academic building(s).  Water will be available at half way point of the race.  Please plan on parking in front of the High School to avoid disrupting the course and runners during the race.

Awards will be awarded to top 3 over-all for each gender, top 3 per gender in 10-year increments, top master runner (over 40) per gender (no double awards for overall and age group).  All runners in 1-mile run will receive a finisher medal!  Awards will be awarded from the Packet Pick up area anytime after the race has concluded to award place winners.

Registration fees will increase for both events starting early November, so register early for premier pricing!

Bring the family out to come fly Thanksgiving morning!

Events

Hawk Trot 5k8 AMRegister →
Junior Hawk Mile run7:30 AMRegister →

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

57°

Typical Low

32°

Chance of Rain

33%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Knoxville Exp Stn, 5 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:24 AMSunset 5:24 PMDaylight 10h 0m

Host City

About Knoxville, TN

Population

193,721

as of 2023

Elevation

1,007 ft

Nearest Airport

TYS

McGhee Tyson Airport · 11 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.

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Race
Hardin Valley Hawk Trot 5K
Date
November 26, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Hardin Valley Hawk Trot 5K?
Hardin Valley Hawk Trot 5K is a running race held in Knoxville, Tennessee on November 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Hardin Valley Hawk Trot 5K?
Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Knoxville, Tennessee at 11345 Hardin Valley Rd, Knoxville, TN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Hardin Valley Hawk Trot 5K?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Hardin Valley Hawk Trot 5K

Nov 26, 2026

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