Hot to Trot 5k/10k/Fun Run
Hot to Trot 5k/10k/Fun Run is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Knoxville, TN, with entry fees from $15 to $25.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (90 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Hot to Trot 5k, 10k and Fun Run are great ways to start your Thanksgiving Day! The 5K course starts on Parkside Drive in front of Fleet Feet Knoxville and runs through Turkey Creek area then loops back. The 10K course is a 2-loop course. The Fun Run is out and back on Parkside Drive for a total of one mile.
- 5k/10k - Next Level, long-sleeved unisex t-shirt for adults; cotton long sleeved t-shirt for youth
- Fun Run - Cotton long sleeved unisex t-shirt
Note: Shirt inventory is set on November 8th. After this date there is no guarantee on size availability. There will be no shirt re-orders.
Race Morning Schedule:
- 6:00 - Packet Pickup opens
- 6:45 - 5k/10k Registration closes
- 7:30 - 5k/10k Start
- 8:30 - Fun Run Registration closes
- 9:00 - Fun Run Start
Early Packet Pickup:
- Tue, Nov 24 | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM: Fleet Feet Knoxville, 11619 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934 (865) 675-3338
- Wed, Nov 25| 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM: Fleet Feet Knoxville, 11619 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934 (865) 675-3338
Race Morning Packet Pickup:
- Thu, Nov 26 | 6:00 AM - 6:45 AM: Fleet Feet Knoxville tent at race start.
NO REFUNDS AND NO TRANSFERS
Awards:
Handmade awards by local artist Stony Clay Station in Lenoir City.
Overall awards:
1st Male, 1st Female, 1st Master Male, 1st Master Female, 1st Grand Master Male, & 1st Grand Master Female, 1st Senior Grand Master Male & 1st Senior Grand Master Female
Age group awards:
1st, 2nd & 3rd in the following male and female age groups:<10, 11-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+ (note: Virtual Event not eligible for awards).
CHARITIES:
- Hand Up for Women
- Shepherd of Hope Food Pantry - bring non-perishable food items to donate
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
58°
Typical Low
34°
Chance of Rain
32%
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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Hot to Trot 5k/10k/Fun Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
90
Days to train
- Race
- Hot to Trot 5k/10k/Fun Run
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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Hot to Trot 5k/10k/Fun Run
Nov 26, 2026